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S568 VEX

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,896 mi
Last recorded22,896 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 VEX
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,896 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,896 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 22,561 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,475 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 19,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,773 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 14,744 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 12,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 12,193 miles

rusting to brake disces body pannrels loose

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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S568 VEX is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 11,360 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 S568 VEX, 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 27 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S568 VEX is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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