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R292 CVU

1998 Aprilia Sonic

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,253 mi
Last recorded5,253 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Sonic12,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 CVU
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,253 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 5,251 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,521 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 4,521 miles

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

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

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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R292 CVU is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R292 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R292 CVU registered?

R292 CVU is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R292 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 CVU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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