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W557 JOW

2000 Aprilia RS

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,570 mi
Last recorded24,570 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS17,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 JOW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 24,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disk rotor to disc centre has slight side and rotational play. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front sprocket cover missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 24,599 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating disc rotor to centre mountings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads loose in caliper but acceptable (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 24,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating disc rotor to centre mountings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 24,036 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 24,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 23,631 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating disc rotor to centre mountings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 23,631 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Badly split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating disc rotor to centre mountings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 26,325 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,053 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 23,051 miles

Offside Footrest insecure footpeg assembly loose (6.2.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,301 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 18,793 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,793 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,257 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,382 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,352 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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W557 JOW is a 2000 Aprilia RS in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W557 JOW, 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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W557 JOW is a 2000 Aprilia RS, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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