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LF03 YWC

2003 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,511 mi
Last recorded64,511 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 YWC
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 61,032 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 61,032 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,507 miles

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

front tyre slight perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,896 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake action slightly soft

Fail 21 Jul 2010 48,872 miles

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake action slightly soft

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,070 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 45,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,765 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,844 miles

rear disc face slight scorring

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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LF03 YWC is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF03 YWC, 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 LF03 YWC registered?

LF03 YWC is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 10 August 2003.

Is LF03 YWC safe to buy?

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