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Y159 JBH

2001 Aprilia Sonic

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,991 mi
Last recorded4,991 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Sonic8,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 JBH
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 4,991 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 4,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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Y159 JBH is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y159 JBH, 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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What year was Y159 JBH registered?

Y159 JBH is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y159 JBH safe to buy?

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