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UBZ 3544

1998 Aprilia Area 51

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,004 mi
Last recorded9,004 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Area 514,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 3544
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 9,004 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 9,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,709 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 8,704 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 8,704 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 8,704 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 7,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 5,637 miles

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

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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UBZ 3544 is a 1998 Aprilia Area 51 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 4,943 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 UBZ 3544, 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 28 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 UBZ 3544 registered?

UBZ 3544 is a 1998 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is UBZ 3544 safe to buy?

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