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SJ03 FHU

2003 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,207 mi
Last recorded26,207 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 FHU
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,207 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,798 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 25,798 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,529 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,826 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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SJ03 FHU is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SJ03 FHU, 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 SJ03 FHU registered?

SJ03 FHU is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is SJ03 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 FHU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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