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S35 KNW

1998 Aprilia Sonic

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,403 mi
Last recorded5,403 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Sonic12,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 KNW
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 5,403 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 5,403 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,403 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 5,403 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 5,256 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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S35 KNW is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S35 KNW, 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 S35 KNW registered?

S35 KNW is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S35 KNW safe to buy?

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