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FX03 HNY

2003 Aprilia Area 51

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,808 mi
Last recorded11,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Area 516,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 HNY
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 11,808 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,355 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 11,353 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,210 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 11,209 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 11,206 miles

Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 10,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,747 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight play in suspension

stop light works on front brake lever only

Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,423 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 555 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 4,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 3,389 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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FX03 HNY is a 2003 Aprilia Area 51 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 6,206 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 FX03 HNY, 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 23 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 FX03 HNY registered?

FX03 HNY is a 2003 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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