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RK53 ENW

2004 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,157 mi
Last recorded48,157 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 ENW
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,157 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 48,156 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,032 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre rubbing edge of mudgaurd

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,008 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,941 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,013 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 35,985 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,101 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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RK53 ENW is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK53 ENW, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK53 ENW registered?

RK53 ENW is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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