MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
number plate cracked slightly
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
number plate cracked slightly
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
small cracks on front tyre
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
drive system /rear wheel bearing slight niose
How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?
Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S896 BAF is a 1998 Aprilia Area 51 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S896 BAF, 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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S896 BAF is a 1998 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 15 October 1998.
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