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PK51 BUV

2001 Aprilia Area 51

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,241 mi
Last recorded8,241 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Area 517,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 BUV
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,241 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,473 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 6,473 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2007 3,680 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 3,680 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 3,299 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2006 3,299 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Dec 2005 3,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Tyre tread not clearly visible 20
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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PK51 BUV is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 7,470 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 Area 51 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK51 BUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Area 51 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia Area 51 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK51 BUV registered?

PK51 BUV is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is PK51 BUV safe to buy?

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