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P481 MSX

1997 Aprilia Unknown

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,216 mi
Last recorded4,216 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Unknown7,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 MSX
MakeAprilia
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 4,216 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 4,216 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia Unknown?

Based on 1,434 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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P481 MSX is a 1997 Aprilia Unknown in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 7,639 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 Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P481 MSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P481 MSX registered?

P481 MSX is a 1997 Aprilia Unknown, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P481 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 MSX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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