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EO52 GXJ

2002 Aprilia Area 51

Yellow Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,692 mi
Last recorded9,692 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Aprilia Area 517,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 GXJ
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2012 9,692 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 9,346 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 9,346 miles

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))

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

Only one headlamp illuminates on dipped beam.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 7,947 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 4,194 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 4,187 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 227 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Tyre tread not clearly visible 20
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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EO52 GXJ is a 2002 Aprilia Area 51 in Yellow with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 7,912 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 Area 51 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO52 GXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Area 51 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia Area 51 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO52 GXJ registered?

EO52 GXJ is a 2002 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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