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P493 TTL

1996 Aprilia RS

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,838 mi
Last recorded18,838 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS11,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 TTL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 18,838 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 18,838 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 6,563 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 13,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,639 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 13,635 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 13,631 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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P493 TTL is a 1996 Aprilia RS in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 11,507 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 P493 TTL, 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 30 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P493 TTL registered?

P493 TTL is a 1996 Aprilia RS, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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