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WX04 FCL

2004 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,363 mi
Last recorded51,363 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 FCL
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 51,363 miles

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

steering handle slightly touching wisor's bracket

Pass 9 Jul 2016 50,879 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 50,879 miles

Centre Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,654 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 50,592 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Inner Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,689 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,896 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,488 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,490 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 18,490 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,082 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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WX04 FCL is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WX04 FCL, 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 WX04 FCL registered?

WX04 FCL is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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The MOT history for WX04 FCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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