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AY58 BYJ

2009 Aprilia Sport City

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,397 mi
Last recorded25,397 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Aprilia Sport City12,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 BYJ
MakeAprilia
ModelSport City
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 25,397 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 25,397 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 25,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 22,367 miles

Nearside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension / engine mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly scratched

nearside bodywork slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2022 22,367 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer end can missing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously misaligned front tyre valve not fitted correctly (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension / engine mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly scratched

nearside bodywork slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2021 18,598 miles

Forks slightly corroded nearside stanchion corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

bodywork slightly damaged

rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,598 miles

front fender damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2020 18,598 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both tyre pressures low

front fender damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2019 16,647 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear shock damping low

Pass 24 Mar 2018 13,485 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

body panels damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2017 9,494 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

body panels damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,189 miles

Handlebar panel damaged

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 8,189 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Handlebar panel damaged

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,790 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 6,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 6,279 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 4,974 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 4,697 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sport City?

Based on 3,810 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,239
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 60
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
Headlamp aim too high 24
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AY58 BYJ is a 2009 Aprilia Sport City in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Aprilia Sport City models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 12,288 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 Aprilia Sport City fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY58 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sport City typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Aprilia Sport City is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY58 BYJ is a 2009 Aprilia Sport City, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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