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YS51 FZH

2001 Aprilia Area 51

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,233 mi
Last recorded19,233 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Area 517,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 FZH
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 19,233 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,314 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,304 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,795 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 16,795 miles

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,534 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 13,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 11,187 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,042 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 12 May 2008 10,968 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 7 May 2008 10,968 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 8,882 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 8,829 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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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YS51 FZH is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS51 FZH, 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 YS51 FZH registered?

YS51 FZH is a 2001 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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