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Y39 LBW

2001 Aprilia RS

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,333 mi
Last recorded27,333 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 LBW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 27,333 miles

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

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Soft damping on front suspension (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Incorrect spindle and locking nut for rear wheel

Offside Rear Rear drive carrier bearing worn

Pass 14 May 2024 27,306 miles

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

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Offside Rear rear spindle securing nut is incorrect and is unable to lock.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,276 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 27,084 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear drive sprocket carrier bearing deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2021 26,701 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked number plate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear rear spindle securing nut is incorrect and is unable to lock.

Fail 10 May 2021 26,701 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked number plate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear rear spindle securing nut is incorrect and is unable to lock.

Pass 16 May 2020 26,261 miles

Central Front Mudguard insecure ()

Central Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,680 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Possible uneven action of calliper. (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 22,676 miles

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

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Possible uneven action of calliper. (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 19,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,585 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 18,585 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 18,427 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 18,418 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 14,562 miles

brake pedal lever slightly damage

cush drive rubber slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,829 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,408 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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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Y39 LBW is a 2001 Aprilia RS in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y39 LBW, 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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Y39 LBW is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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