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RG03 RFG

2003 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,648 mi
Last recorded6,648 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 RFG
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2020 6,648 miles

Front advise front tyre perished

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 6,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 6,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 6,413 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 6,202 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 5,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

dip switch sticky

Pass 12 Jul 2013 5,416 miles

dip switch difficult to operate

Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 4,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 4,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,357 miles

dip switch sticky

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,018 miles

dipswitch has intermitent fault

Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,642 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?

Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,390
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 20
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 16
Headlamp aim too low 14
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RG03 RFG is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio B500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG03 RFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio B500 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RG03 RFG registered?

RG03 RFG is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is RG03 RFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 RFG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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