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S188 BEC

1998 Aprilia Area 51

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,809 mi
Last recorded3,809 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Area 514,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 BEC
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 3,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 3,753 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 3,686 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 3,581 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 3,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 3,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 3,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 3,270 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 3,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 3,186 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 3,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2009 3,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 3,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 2,896 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 2,735 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 2,735 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S188 BEC is a 1998 Aprilia Area 51 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S188 BEC, 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 S188 BEC registered?

S188 BEC is a 1998 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S188 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 BEC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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