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S256 RJC

1998 Aprilia Sonic

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,077 mi
Last recorded12,077 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Sonic12,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 RJC
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,077 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,919 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 6,919 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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S256 RJC is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S256 RJC, 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 S256 RJC registered?

S256 RJC is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S256 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 RJC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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