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N251 LPV

1996 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,143 mi
Last recorded5,143 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 LPV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 5,143 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 5,143 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 3,978 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,985 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 31,983 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,540 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front brake light switch intermitten fault but working at time of test

headlamp deflectors fitted

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS125?

Based on 51,570 MOT tests across 7,988 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
1,061
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
7,988
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,940
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,706
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,383
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,199
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,094
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N251 LPV is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 14,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,940 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N251 LPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N251 LPV registered?

N251 LPV is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N251 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 LPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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