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PK51 BUO

2001 Aprilia Sonic

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,081 mi
Last recorded4,081 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Sonic8,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 BUO
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 4,081 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 3,254 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 3,243 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sonic?

Based on 2,991 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
982
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 85
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 70
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
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PK51 BUO is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 8,723 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 Sonic fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK51 BUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sonic typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK51 BUO registered?

PK51 BUO is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is PK51 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 BUO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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