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Y278 UOS

2001 Aprilia Caponord

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,586 mi
Last recorded19,586 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Caponord19,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 UOS
MakeAprilia
ModelCaponord
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 19,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 May 2011 15,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 May 2011 15,678 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,078 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,804 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 11,804 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,210 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 5,200 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 4 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Caponord?

Based on 5,681 MOT tests across 610 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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Y278 UOS is a 2001 Aprilia Caponord in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Caponord models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 19,282 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 Caponord fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y278 UOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Caponord typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia Caponord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y278 UOS registered?

Y278 UOS is a 2001 Aprilia Caponord, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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