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YA08 VLS

2008 Aprilia Caponord

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,335 mi
Last recorded38,335 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Caponord17,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VLS
MakeAprilia
ModelCaponord
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 38,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 37,362 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 37,362 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 33,683 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 21,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 11,262 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 8,757 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 7,502 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 7,307 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,340 miles

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 6,339 miles

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

Centre Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Number plate light not working

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Aprilia Caponord?

Based on 5,681 MOT tests across 610 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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YA08 VLS is a 2008 Aprilia Caponord in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia Caponord models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 17,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia Caponord fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA08 VLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Caponord typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Aprilia Caponord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA08 VLS registered?

YA08 VLS is a 2008 Aprilia Caponord, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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