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WK04 BLN

2004 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,670 mi
Last recorded39,670 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 BLN
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,670 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose end corroded. (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Bottom yoke. (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 39,669 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts Front l/h. (3.2.B2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension component cracked Lower spring mounting. l/h and r/h. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose end corroded. (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Bottom yoke. (2.3.1)

Number plate illumination not working.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,327 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 37,322 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,607 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 32,607 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,550 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,492 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,963 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,693 miles

Front Tyre Perished But Not Deep Enough To Show Cords.

Rear Tyre Perished But Not Deep Enough To Show Cords.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,018 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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WK04 BLN is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK04 BLN, 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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WK04 BLN is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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