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P278 HNT

2003 Aprilia Leonardo 125

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

32,957 mi
Last recorded32,957 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 12513,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 HNT
MakeAprilia
ModelLeonardo 125
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 32,957 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp missing lens (1.3.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear tyre flat

Rear tyre flat

all shockers are damp

horn loose

Pass 22 Jun 2013 30,599 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 30,589 miles

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,386 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,386 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,524 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 29,268 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,113 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 20,741 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,741 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,466 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 15,466 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P278 HNT is a 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 125 in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 13,277 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 P278 HNT, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia Leonardo 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P278 HNT is a 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 125, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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