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R148 JGF

1998 Aprilia Sonic

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,051 mi
Last recorded27,051 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Sonic12,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 JGF
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,051 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,283 miles

Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,596 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,574 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,179 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,505 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 18,501 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,824 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,913 miles

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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R148 JGF is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 12,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R148 JGF, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R148 JGF registered?

R148 JGF is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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