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LJ08 ETU

2008 Aprilia Leonardo 125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,599 mi
Last recorded48,599 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Leonardo 12512,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ETU
MakeAprilia
ModelLeonardo 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,599 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,838 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 46,833 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

advise throttle grip is worn and damaged on the end. advise to replace a.s.a.p.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 46,823 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,125 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 40,921 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 34,318 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 34,282 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,433 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Leonardo 125?

Based on 4,005 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
1,442
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 154
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 116
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 38
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LJ08 ETU is a 2008 Aprilia Leonardo 125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia Leonardo 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 12,014 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 Leonardo 125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Leonardo 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Aprilia Leonardo 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ08 ETU registered?

LJ08 ETU is a 2008 Aprilia Leonardo 125, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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