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V896 FUY

1999 Aprilia Unknown

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,570 mi
Last recorded10,570 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Unknown10,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 FUY
MakeAprilia
ModelUnknown
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 10,570 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 10,570 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 10,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 10,570 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 9,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 9,096 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 6,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 6,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

fork action a bit sticky

Fail 18 Sep 2020 6,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

fork action a bit sticky

How Reliable is the Aprilia Unknown?

Based on 1,434 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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V896 FUY is a 1999 Aprilia Unknown in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 10,453 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 Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V896 FUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Aprilia Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V896 FUY registered?

V896 FUY is a 1999 Aprilia Unknown, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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