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YJ54 PVF

2004 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,943 mi
Last recorded15,943 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 PVF
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 15,943 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 15,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 15,037 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 15,037 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 13,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 13,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 12,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 9,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2013 8,989 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,517 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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YJ54 PVF is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 YJ54 PVF, 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 YJ54 PVF registered?

YJ54 PVF is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is YJ54 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ54 PVF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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