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V556 DFR

1999 Aprilia Sonic

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,012 mi
Last recorded8,012 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Sonic11,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 DFR
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 8,012 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 8,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,958 miles

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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V556 DFR is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 V556 DFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V556 DFR registered?

V556 DFR is a 1999 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V556 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 DFR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V556 DFR have outstanding finance?

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