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SV55 DYB

2005 Aprilia Sonic

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

11,220 mi
Last recorded11,220 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 2005 Aprilia Sonic9,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 DYB
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,220 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 11,209 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 10,780 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 10,780 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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SV55 DYB is a 2005 Aprilia Sonic in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 SV55 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV55 DYB registered?

SV55 DYB is a 2005 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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