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BT51 BYY

2001 Aprilia RS

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

12,641 mi
Last recorded12,641 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 BYY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 12,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2009 10,474 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 10,337 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre has cuts present but no ply or cord showing

Fail 27 Apr 2009 10,311 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 10,301 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?

Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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BT51 BYY is a 2001 Aprilia RS in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 15,036 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 RS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 BYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT51 BYY registered?

BT51 BYY is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is BT51 BYY safe to buy?

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