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Y179 NJN

2001 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,429 mi
Last recorded29,429 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 NJN
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 29,429 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 26,233 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 26,227 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,217 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,299 miles

Brake resovoir for front brakes a little loose

Fail 26 Feb 2010 22,291 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

screen missing

slight click felt upon compressing front suspension

smoking a bit when running

Pass 29 Nov 2008 20,950 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 20,950 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,597 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 17,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 17,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 12 Jul 2006 16,099 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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Y179 NJN is a 2001 Aprilia RS in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 15,036 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 Y179 NJN, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y179 NJN is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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