CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y840 AFP

2001 Aprilia Sonic

Yellow Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,837 mi
Last recorded10,837 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Sonic8,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aprilia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 AFP
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,837 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 10,837 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 9,738 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 8,979 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 8,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,784 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 7,164 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,805 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,313 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 5,309 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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
Full Aprilia Sonic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y840 AFP is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y840 AFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y840 AFP?

You can check the full history of Y840 AFP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y840 AFP registered?

Y840 AFP is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y840 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 AFP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y840 AFP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y840 AFP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.