There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Piaggio BV 500, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Piaggio BV 500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 350 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Piaggio BV 500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 6,149 miles · reported May 29, 2007
My 2006 vespa 200gt engine blew up last month while cruising on the freeway, it appears the head gasket blew or something in which oil splattered everywhere. I AM just beginning to cool off a whole month later I and was wondering if you have had similar reports since warranty is up by six month and the bike is only a year and half. I had just about 6k. Please note the engine is completely stock, and no performance enhancements were ever made to my bike. The reason I state this was because the guy at the shop where I pushed the bike into asked me whom did my cylinder head work. I asked if he…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 350 miles · reported Mar 30, 2007
- the contact owns a 2007 aprilia motorcycle. He stated that during the summer months when it was very warm and while driving at posted speed limits approximately 50 MPH enough heat was generated that it boiled the brake fluid and the rear brakes stopped working. It had no effect on the front brakes. The contact believed that the location of the brake master cylinder was the cause of the problem. Experienced the failure twice since september 2006. The failure mileage was 350, and the current mileage was 3,800.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Aug 23, 2006
The exhaust joint gasket on the vespa gts-250ie model scooter, is known to fail under normal usage and can damage the rear brake line, unbeknownst to the rider until application of the rear brake. While this has not personally happened to me, it is a known defect amongst owners of this model, and can be read about at: http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic4020.html which is a users group forum pertaining to this and other modern scooters. It is concerning enough to me to prompt this action in the hopes to prevent any incident to me, or anyone else if possible.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 100 miles · reported May 12, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the scooter stalled. After the stalling a popping noise can be heard coming from the fuel injection system. The scooter restarted about an hour and a half later. The dealership was informed of the problem by one of its sale persons, and ride a bike. The scooter is a 2006 piaggio bv500. Updated 06/07/2006.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Piaggio BV 500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Piaggio BV 500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Piaggio BV 500?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 350 miles.
Are Piaggio recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Piaggio dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.