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X162 ATC

2000 Aprilia Sonic

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,429 mi
Last recorded13,429 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Aprilia Sonic9,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 ATC
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 13,429 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 13,429 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 9,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Noise from drive train

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 12 Oct 2011 9,583 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Noise from drive train

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 7 Sep 2009 9,544 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 7,046 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,046 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 2,594 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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X162 ATC is a 2000 Aprilia Sonic in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X162 ATC, 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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X162 ATC is a 2000 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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