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T566 KOW

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,423 mi
Last recorded20,423 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT566 KOW
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 20,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2026 20,390 miles

Front Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 19,915 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre slightly perished

headlamp lens cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2020 19,915 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre slightly perished

headlamp lens cracked

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Oct 2019 9,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 9,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 8,692 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 8,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 8,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,692 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,692 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,692 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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T566 KOW is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T566 KOW, 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 T566 KOW registered?

T566 KOW is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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