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YX53 FSF

2003 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,812 mi
Last recorded17,812 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FSF
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 17,812 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 14,435 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 14,430 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 14,424 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 13,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 13,212 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 12,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 12,027 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 11,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,527 miles

Flags flapping and covering rear indicators

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear trye walls starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 Aug 2011 10,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 9,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 7,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 6,922 miles

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

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

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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YX53 FSF is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 YX53 FSF, 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 YX53 FSF registered?

YX53 FSF is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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