MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Aprilia Scarabeo 125?
Based on 726 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V229 EMO is a 1999 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 in Gold with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 23,606 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 Scarabeo 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V229 EMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Aprilia Scarabeo 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Aprilia Scarabeo 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V229 EMO is a 1999 Aprilia Scarabeo 125, first registered on 18 September 1999.
Is V229 EMO safe to buy?
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