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T204 BBF

1999 Aprilia Area 51

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (3 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate30%

Mileage

12,817 mi
Last recorded12,817 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Area 518,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT204 BBF
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 12,817 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,255 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2010 13,864 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,864 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,489 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 13,489 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 13,479 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Feb 2009 13,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2006 21,449 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Tyre tread not clearly visible 20
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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T204 BBF is a 1999 Aprilia Area 51 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 8,451 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 T204 BBF, 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 27 years old, this Aprilia Area 51 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T204 BBF registered?

T204 BBF is a 1999 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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