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LK03 VHF

2003 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,687 mi
Last recorded17,687 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VHF
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 14,394 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 14,394 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))

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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LK03 VHF is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK03 VHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK03 VHF registered?

LK03 VHF is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LK03 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 VHF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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