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HF04 HGU

2004 Aprilia Sonic

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,182 mi
Last recorded19,182 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Aprilia Sonic8,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 HGU
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 19,182 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 19,181 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,179 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,923 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,846 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 10,845 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 May 2007 7,137 miles

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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HF04 HGU is a 2004 Aprilia Sonic in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 8,261 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 HF04 HGU, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF04 HGU registered?

HF04 HGU is a 2004 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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