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V15 SPA

2005 Piaggio B500

Yellow Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,408 mi
Last recorded16,408 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio B50018,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 SPA
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 16,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,093 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 16,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high lowered to maximum. (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 15,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 12,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 11,507 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 9,765 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 9,763 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 2,768 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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V15 SPA is a 2005 Piaggio B500 in Yellow with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 18,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V15 SPA, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V15 SPA registered?

V15 SPA is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is V15 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V15 SPA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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