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Y863 MEN

2001 Aprilia Area 51

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,531 mi
Last recorded11,531 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Area 517,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 MEN
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 11,531 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 10,354 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 10,354 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,595 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 15,595 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,567 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,757 miles

body work in poor condition

exhaust thin + corroded

front tyre perrished

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 8,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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Y863 MEN is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51 in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y863 MEN, 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 Y863 MEN registered?

Y863 MEN is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y863 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 MEN shows 9 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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