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V179 DDX

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,432 mi
Last recorded16,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 DDX
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 16,072 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 16,050 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 15,088 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 15,088 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

exhaust system becoming corroded rear tyre wearing low slight leak on rear shock absorber slight leak on front fork seals

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,486 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,695 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Incorrect oil filler cap fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,408 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 8,271 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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V179 DDX is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V179 DDX, 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 V179 DDX registered?

V179 DDX is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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