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N426 TAX

1999 Aprilia RS

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,785 mi
Last recorded15,785 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS19,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 TAX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,785 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 15,783 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 26,336 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,336 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 27,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

N/s wiring around engine insecure

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

O/s foot rest mounting slightly damaged.

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Some movement visible to radiator mountings.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

N/s wiring around engine insecure

O/s foot rest mounting slightly damaged.

Some movement visible to radiator mountings.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 27,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 27,072 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,876 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,101 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 25,095 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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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N426 TAX is a 1999 Aprilia RS in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 19,149 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 N426 TAX, 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 27 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N426 TAX registered?

N426 TAX is a 1999 Aprilia RS, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for N426 TAX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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