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Y779 GDM

2001 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,735 mi
Last recorded29,735 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 GDM
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 29,735 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 29,735 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure cracked cluch lever braket (6.1.1a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking handle bar loose (6.1.1c)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

fuel cap lock damaged

mirror loose

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,735 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,178 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 14,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 14,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,732 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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Y779 GDM is a 2001 Aprilia RS in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y779 GDM, 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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Y779 GDM is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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