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GN51 NRV

2001 Aprilia Sonic

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,588 mi
Last recorded20,588 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Sonic8,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 NRV
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 20,588 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

oil on rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2009 20,531 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre pressure is low main stand operation is stiff

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,869 miles

Headlamp shield not fully secured. Brake light not operating from front brake lever. Rear brake requires adjustment.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,155 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sonic?

Based on 2,991 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
982
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 85
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 70
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
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GN51 NRV is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 8,723 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 Sonic fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 NRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sonic typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN51 NRV registered?

GN51 NRV is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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