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W729 DHJ

2000 Aprilia Unknown

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,733 mi
Last recorded15,733 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Aprilia Unknown10,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 DHJ
MakeAprilia
ModelUnknown
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 15,733 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 15,733 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 15,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 14,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 13,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 12,801 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 12,801 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 10,687 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 10,685 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 6,341 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 6,325 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Bolt and nyloc nut holding part of frame , bolt is not long enough to hit the nyloc (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Riders foot peg locking device missing (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system Rubber support mounting broken offside under belly pan (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Central Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 5,055 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 5,052 miles

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia Unknown?

Based on 1,434 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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W729 DHJ is a 2000 Aprilia Unknown in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 10,909 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 Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W729 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Aprilia Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W729 DHJ registered?

W729 DHJ is a 2000 Aprilia Unknown, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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