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LF51 NGO

2001 Aprilia Area 51

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,959 mi
Last recorded6,959 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Area 517,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 NGO
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 6,959 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 6,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,754 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 29,751 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Upper Rear suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Lower Front suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 26,072 miles

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,320 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,957 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 20,592 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

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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LF51 NGO is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 7,470 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 LF51 NGO, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia Area 51 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF51 NGO is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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