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BX05 HHB

2005 Aprilia Sonic

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,349 mi
Last recorded19,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Aprilia Sonic9,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 HHB
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2012 19,349 miles

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 17,099 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 17,050 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,091 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 14,308 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 14,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 14,060 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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BX05 HHB is a 2005 Aprilia Sonic in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BX05 HHB, 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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What year was BX05 HHB registered?

BX05 HHB is a 2005 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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