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Y861 XAO

2001 Aprilia Sonic

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,186 mi
Last recorded10,186 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Sonic8,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 XAO
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 10,186 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 10,186 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 7,948 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2012 7,949 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,742 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,208 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2006 6,397 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 6,397 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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
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Y861 XAO is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y861 XAO, 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 Y861 XAO registered?

Y861 XAO is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y861 XAO safe to buy?

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