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LJ08 HWD

2008 Aprilia Sport City

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,320 mi
Last recorded44,320 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Sport City13,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HWD
MakeAprilia
ModelSport City
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,320 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,868 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged center stand (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 23,868 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged center stand (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,588 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 21,588 miles

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

Rear reflector on sidecar obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 19,515 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 19,471 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated exhaust blowing from under heat shield (7.1.1a)

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

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

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease contaminated by fork oil (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease fork oil leaked on to pads (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside heat shield is hanging off on front edge of silencer

Pass 13 Jan 2015 18,601 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 16,786 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 May 2012 12,823 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 8,268 miles

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 HWD is a 2008 Aprilia Sport City in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWD, 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.

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LJ08 HWD is a 2008 Aprilia Sport City, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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