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Y179 PSP

2001 Aprilia Area 51

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,229 mi
Last recorded4,229 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2006
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Area 517,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 PSP
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2006 4,229 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 4,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Tyre tread not clearly visible 20
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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Y179 PSP is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 7,470 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 Area 51 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y179 PSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Area 51 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia Area 51 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y179 PSP registered?

Y179 PSP is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y179 PSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 PSP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y179 PSP have outstanding finance?

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