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WX05 HDA

2005 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,548 mi
Last recorded35,548 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio B50018,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 HDA
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 35,548 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 35,372 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 34,762 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 34,308 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 33,889 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 30,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 27,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 26,414 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,602 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,070 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 20,053 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,200 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 19,200 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,071 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 16,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,556 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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WX05 HDA is a 2005 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 18,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX05 HDA, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 HDA registered?

WX05 HDA is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is WX05 HDA safe to buy?

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