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V169 LJB

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,545 mi
Last recorded29,545 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2006
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 LJB
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,545 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 29,395 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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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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V169 LJB is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V169 LJB, 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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What year was V169 LJB registered?

V169 LJB is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 7 November 1999.

Is V169 LJB safe to buy?

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