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YV03 LVP

2003 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,835 mi
Last recorded49,835 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 LVP
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 49,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 4,937 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,189 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 37,189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,547 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 28,547 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,514 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 22,394 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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YV03 LVP is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 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 YV03 LVP, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YV03 LVP?

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What year was YV03 LVP registered?

YV03 LVP is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is YV03 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 LVP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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