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YV03 LWE

2003 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,239 mi
Last recorded79,239 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 LWE
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 79,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 79,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,629 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 78,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 78,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,336 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,668 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 65,473 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,568 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 60,568 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,568 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,317 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,757 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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YV03 LWE is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LWE, 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.

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What year was YV03 LWE registered?

YV03 LWE is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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