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LK04 SFY

2004 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,465 mi
Last recorded54,465 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 SFY
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,465 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,231 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both sides (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,380 miles

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Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,978 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 30,978 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,445 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 25,443 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,514 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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LK04 SFY is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 500cc 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 LK04 SFY, 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 LK04 SFY registered?

LK04 SFY is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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