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W981 ORL

2000 Aprilia Sonic

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,593 mi
Last recorded18,593 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Aprilia Sonic9,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 ORL
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 18,593 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight cracking in front tyre

slight cracking in rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2013 18,593 miles

slight cracking in rear tyre

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight cracking in front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,572 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight cracking in tread of front tyre

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2012 18,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight cracking in tread of front tyre

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,572 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

horn weak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,393 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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W981 ORL is a 2000 Aprilia Sonic in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W981 ORL, 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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W981 ORL is a 2000 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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