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W42 WMA

2000 Aprilia Sonic

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,466 mi
Last recorded15,466 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Aprilia Sonic9,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 WMA
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,466 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 15,466 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 12,243 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 12,243 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 11,286 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 9,809 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 8,919 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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W42 WMA is a 2000 Aprilia Sonic in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 9,664 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 W42 WMA, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W42 WMA registered?

W42 WMA is a 2000 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W42 WMA safe to buy?

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