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N261 UPF

1996 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,440 mi
Last recorded25,440 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 UPF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2015 25,440 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,956 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 24,944 miles

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

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,765 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2012 22,727 miles

Rear Upper Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Inner Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,714 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 20,714 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2008 20,210 miles

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

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,159 miles

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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N261 UPF is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N261 UPF, 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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N261 UPF is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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