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W172 SYC

2000 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,281 mi
Last recorded17,281 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS17,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 SYC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,281 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 17,281 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 17,230 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

N/S/F Fairing Slightly Loose

O/S/F Fairing Slightly Loose

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Sreen Damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,268 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 16,267 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,318 miles

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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W172 SYC is a 2000 Aprilia RS in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W172 SYC, 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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What year was W172 SYC registered?

W172 SYC is a 2000 Aprilia RS, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W172 SYC safe to buy?

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