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S916 LNV

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,890 mi
Last recorded46,890 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 LNV
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 46,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 46,850 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,678 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 46,678 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,176 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,176 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

one bulb inoppertive on dip beam

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,741 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

gearbox noisey

Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,547 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

stand pivots worn doesnt support bike

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,664 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 33,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,223 miles

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

rear drive sounds rough when wheel is spun backwards

Fail 17 Jun 2009 27,223 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

rear drive sounds rough when wheel is spun backwards

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,955 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 21,955 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre is underinflated

Pass 18 Oct 2005 18,789 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 18,787 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S916 LNV is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S916 LNV, 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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S916 LNV is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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