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R240 BWB

1998 Aprilia Area 51

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,137 mi
Last recorded21,137 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Area 514,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 BWB
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 21,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 20,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively bush worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 20,077 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 20,077 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 18,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 15,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,113 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,708 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,468 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,363 miles

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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R240 BWB is a 1998 Aprilia Area 51 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 4,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R240 BWB, 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 28 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 R240 BWB registered?

R240 BWB is a 1998 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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