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BU08 VUL

2008 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,443 mi
Last recorded1,443 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Aprilia RS1259,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 VUL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 1,443 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 1,443 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working via rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 8,863 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 8,863 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working via rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,863 miles

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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BU08 VUL 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 60%.

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 BU08 VUL, 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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What year was BU08 VUL registered?

BU08 VUL is a 2008 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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