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V546 EFJ

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,613 mi
Last recorded12,613 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 EFJ
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 12,613 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 12,613 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2017 12,037 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,341 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 11,341 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 11,341 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 11,341 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

some piting on front forks, clutch appears to slip

Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,341 miles

some piting on front forks, clutch appears to slip

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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V546 EFJ is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V546 EFJ, 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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V546 EFJ is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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