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VO03 LCZ

2003 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,404 mi
Last recorded26,404 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 LCZ
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 26,404 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 24,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,237 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,876 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 20,876 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,621 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 18,621 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,198 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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VO03 LCZ is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO03 LCZ, 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 VO03 LCZ registered?

VO03 LCZ is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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