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S460 JJM

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

13,730 mi
Last recorded13,730 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 JJM
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 13,730 miles

Headstock has slight flex but covered with plastics preventing further inspection

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 13,730 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headstock has slight flex but covered with plastics preventing further inspection

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 13,730 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,730 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 13,730 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 13,730 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 13,730 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 12,307 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 12,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2008 5,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 4,104 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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S460 JJM is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 11,360 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 S460 JJM, 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 27 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S460 JJM registered?

S460 JJM is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S460 JJM safe to buy?

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