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LJ04 WFU

2004 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,279 mi
Last recorded24,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 WFU
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 24,279 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 23,282 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 23,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,071 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,934 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 19,191 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 14,541 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 7,582 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 4,492 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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LJ04 WFU is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ04 WFU, 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 LJ04 WFU registered?

LJ04 WFU is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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