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AY05 CEO

2005 Aprilia Sonic

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,652 mi
Last recorded22,652 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Aprilia Sonic9,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 CEO
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2017 22,652 miles

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,273 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.3(ii))

headlamp cover insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,459 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,456 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,035 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,777 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 14,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,760 miles

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

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 11,760 miles

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

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 11,425 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake caliper very dirty

Pass 17 May 2008 7,164 miles

oil traces found at the bottom of both front forks

rear light lens screw missing

Fail 10 May 2008 7,164 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

oil traces found at the bottom of both front forks

rear light lens screw missing

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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AY05 CEO is a 2005 Aprilia Sonic in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 9,854 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 AY05 CEO, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY05 CEO is a 2005 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 27 March 2005.

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