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LJ08 DVN

2008 Aprilia Sport City

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,979 mi
Last recorded11,979 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Sport City13,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DVN
MakeAprilia
ModelSport City
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 11,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 11,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 11,767 miles

Rear Position lamp colour faded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 11,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 11,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 11,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 11,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 11,380 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion RIGHT HAND FRONT FORK SEAL IS LEAKING VERY SLIGHTLY/MISTY. (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,292 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,078 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre sidewall perished but not down to the ply, may become dangerous after a short time, also slight uneven wear. Advise replacement required

Fail 7 Jun 2014 11,075 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Items not tested as unable to start machine.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,521 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,247 miles

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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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LJ08 DVN is a 2008 Aprilia Sport City in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia Sport City models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 13,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 DVN, 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 18 years old, this Aprilia Sport City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 DVN registered?

LJ08 DVN is a 2008 Aprilia Sport City, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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