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YJ04 CHW

2004 Piaggio B500

Maroon Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,060 mi
Last recorded29,060 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 CHW
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 29,060 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 29,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front / Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,236 miles

Engine mount bushes have slight free play

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored and both sides front (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 28,236 miles

Engine mount bushes have slight free play

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored and both sides front (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing Bolt (7.1.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Control one lever (1.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 28,236 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Switch is not working (1.3.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,034 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,636 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,133 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 14,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,946 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 7,904 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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YJ04 CHW is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Maroon 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 YJ04 CHW, 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 YJ04 CHW registered?

YJ04 CHW is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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