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Y47 ORT

2001 Aprilia Sonic

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,471 mi
Last recorded20,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Sonic8,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 ORT
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 20,471 miles

Petrol cap sealing washer missing.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 20,466 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing.

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,105 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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Y47 ORT is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y47 ORT, 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 Y47 ORT registered?

Y47 ORT is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y47 ORT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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