MOT Status
ValidMileage
46,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front brake pads deteriorating
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?
Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA53 OTU is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 WA53 OTU, 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 WA53 OTU registered?
WA53 OTU is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 2 January 2004.
Is WA53 OTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for WA53 OTU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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