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LJ53 KXX

2003 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,860 mi
Last recorded24,860 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KXX
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,860 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 24,847 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,026 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,594 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,566 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 12,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,505 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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LJ53 KXX is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ53 KXX, 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 LJ53 KXX registered?

LJ53 KXX is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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