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Y576 GDM

2001 Aprilia Sonic

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,073 mi
Last recorded11,073 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Sonic8,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 GDM
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 11,073 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 11,073 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 11,073 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,638 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 7,632 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,603 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 7,590 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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Y576 GDM is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y576 GDM, 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 Y576 GDM registered?

Y576 GDM is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 7 April 2001.

Is Y576 GDM safe to buy?

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