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LJ54 HCX

2005 Aprilia Sonic

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,154 mi
Last recorded31,154 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Aprilia Sonic9,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 HCX
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,154 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 31,154 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,861 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 13,636 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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LJ54 HCX is a 2005 Aprilia Sonic in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ54 HCX, 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 LJ54 HCX registered?

LJ54 HCX is a 2005 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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