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LF04 HJE

2004 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 458cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,562 mi
Last recorded20,562 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 HJE
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine458cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 20,562 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 20,562 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,555 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 20,555 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,862 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,167 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,610 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,977 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,855 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,297 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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LF04 HJE is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF04 HJE, 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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What year was LF04 HJE registered?

LF04 HJE is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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