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Y139 XEO

2001 Aprilia Sonic

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

14,199 mi
Last recorded14,199 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Sonic8,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 XEO
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 14,199 miles

Centre Front Leg shield so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 14,199 miles

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,350 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 11,310 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 7,867 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear tyre cracking

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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Y139 XEO is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 8,723 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 Y139 XEO, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y139 XEO is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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