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W497 VGP

2000 Aprilia Sonic

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,144 mi
Last recorded2,144 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Aprilia Sonic9,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 VGP
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 2,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 2,118 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 1,899 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 1,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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W497 VGP is a 2000 Aprilia Sonic in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W497 VGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W497 VGP registered?

W497 VGP is a 2000 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W497 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 VGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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