MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?
Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.
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T283 OWA is a 1999 Aprilia Area 51 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 8,451 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 Area 51 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T283 OWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Aprilia Area 51 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Aprilia Area 51 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T283 OWA is a 1999 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 4 June 1999.
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