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AU08 BUW

2008 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

19,217 mi
Last recorded19,217 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Aprilia RS1259,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 BUW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 19,217 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 19,216 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,191 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS125?

Based on 51,570 MOT tests across 7,988 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
1,061
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
7,988
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,940
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,706
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,383
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,199
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,094
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AU08 BUW is a 2008 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 9,294 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 RS125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,940 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 BUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU08 BUW is a 2008 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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