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Y967 HEC

2001 Aprilia Sonic

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,259 mi
Last recorded15,259 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Sonic8,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 HEC
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,259 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre has slight cracking

rear number plate cracked

rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2012 15,259 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre has slight cracking

rear number plate cracked

rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,907 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 11,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2006 6,033 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 6,027 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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Y967 HEC is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic in Green 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 Y967 HEC, 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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Y967 HEC is a 2001 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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