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T331 XVT

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,194 mi
Last recorded28,194 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 XVT
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2013 28,194 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 15,705 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 15,702 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,316 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 15,219 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,358 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 7,297 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 3,247 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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T331 XVT is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T331 XVT, 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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What year was T331 XVT registered?

T331 XVT is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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