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V520 FMS

1999 Aprilia Area 51

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,179 mi
Last recorded12,179 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Area 518,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 FMS
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,865 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 7,865 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 7,402 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 6,765 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 6,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 5,619 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 5,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 5,121 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 5,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 4,656 miles

side stand stiff action

Fail 25 Oct 2007 4,656 miles

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

side stand stiff action

Pass 24 Aug 2006 4,373 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 4,216 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2005 4,216 miles

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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V520 FMS is a 1999 Aprilia Area 51 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 8,451 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 V520 FMS, 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 27 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 V520 FMS registered?

V520 FMS is a 1999 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V520 FMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V520 FMS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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