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PN08 GBV

2008 Aprilia Caponord

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Caponord17,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 GBV
MakeAprilia
ModelCaponord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 63,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 62,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 60,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,041 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,842 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 50,842 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on number plate light (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil oil could get on to pads (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2015 39,702 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 31,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,093 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 24,093 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,629 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 10,324 miles

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia Caponord?

Based on 5,681 MOT tests across 610 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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PN08 GBV is a 2008 Aprilia Caponord in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia Caponord models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 17,196 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 Caponord fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN08 GBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Caponord typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Aprilia Caponord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN08 GBV registered?

PN08 GBV is a 2008 Aprilia Caponord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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