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LJ58 CHK

2008 Aprilia Sport City

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,115 mi
Last recorded38,115 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Sport City13,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 CHK
MakeAprilia
ModelSport City
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 38,115 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 37,790 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 17,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front 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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 37,390 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 37,390 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,274 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 36,274 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 36,274 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,783 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 34,750 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,728 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 29,973 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 29,973 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 27,488 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 27,488 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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LJ58 CHK is a 2008 Aprilia Sport City in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJ58 CHK, 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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LJ58 CHK is a 2008 Aprilia Sport City, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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