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S849 LAJ

1998 Aprilia Sonic

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,154 mi
Last recorded13,154 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Sonic12,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 LAJ
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 13,154 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 12,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,524 miles

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

Front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,308 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,088 miles

battery needed for test.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,993 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 11,993 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 11,880 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

new battery fitted for test

Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,880 miles

new battery fitted for test

Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,792 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,602 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 11,433 miles

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

battery fitted to bike for test

Pass 7 Aug 2006 11,433 miles

battery fitted to bike for test

Pass 12 Aug 2005 11,053 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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S849 LAJ is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S849 LAJ, 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 S849 LAJ registered?

S849 LAJ is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S849 LAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S849 LAJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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