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V523 HCY

2000 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

15,846 mi
Last recorded15,846 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS17,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 HCY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 15,846 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 15,846 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 15,846 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 15,846 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 15,846 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 15,846 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 15,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jan 2017 15,846 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fuel cap not tested, unable to open

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 11,749 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 11,749 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 11,749 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,999 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,998 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 10,998 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 May 2010 8,984 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2010 8,984 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2009 8,929 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

lh footrest hanger bent

rear brake return spring missing

Fail 14 Mar 2009 8,929 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

lh footrest hanger bent

rear brake return spring missing

Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,087 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 8,075 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

nearside fairing panel loose

Pass 24 Feb 2007 7,348 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 6,993 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 6,993 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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)) DANGEROUS

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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V523 HCY is a 2000 Aprilia RS in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 17,117 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 V523 HCY, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V523 HCY is a 2000 Aprilia RS, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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