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T540 PBU

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,815 mi
Last recorded19,815 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 PBU
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 19,815 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,292 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,105 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 15,105 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 12,146 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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T540 PBU is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T540 PBU, 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 T540 PBU registered?

T540 PBU is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T540 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T540 PBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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