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BX51 MBY

2001 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,685 mi
Last recorded41,685 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS12514,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 MBY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 41,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlight high and low been opposite to what switch is showing

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 41,685 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose Also needs lubricating (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlight high and low been opposite to what switch is showing

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 41,685 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 41,495 miles

Fork dust seals deteriorated.

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 41,479 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength foot (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 41,479 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength foot (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 38,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,685 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,725 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,703 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

customer has fitted second hand brake pads which are close to the limit

Fail 20 Jun 2013 33,703 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 33,075 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,641 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 19,234 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,518 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 12,345 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,345 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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BX51 MBY is a 2001 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 14,573 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 BX51 MBY, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX51 MBY registered?

BX51 MBY is a 2001 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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