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KP04 GUC

2004 Piaggio B500

Cream Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,500 mi
Last recorded37,500 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 GUC
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,500 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 37,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,815 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,046 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 37,940 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,651 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,398 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 25,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,389 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 17,376 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,301 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,951 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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KP04 GUC is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Cream 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 KP04 GUC, 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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KP04 GUC is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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