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SF03 ZSJ

2003 Aprilia Leonardo 250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,463 mi
Last recorded25,463 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 25016,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 ZSJ
MakeAprilia
ModelLeonardo 250
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 25,463 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 24,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,052 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 20,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,841 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,508 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 19,078 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 19,078 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2013 17,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 16,986 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,433 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 15,433 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2010 13,749 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 13,749 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 11,845 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 11,845 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,903 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,083 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Leonardo 250?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
955
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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SF03 ZSJ is a 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 16,965 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 Leonardo 250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF03 ZSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Leonardo 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Leonardo 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 ZSJ registered?

SF03 ZSJ is a 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 250, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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