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DK51 ACO

2001 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,482 mi
Last recorded6,482 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ACO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 6,482 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 6,482 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 6,360 miles

Nearside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 6,357 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 12,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 7,659 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 7,659 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,145 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 6,132 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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DK51 ACO 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK51 ACO, 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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What year was DK51 ACO registered?

DK51 ACO is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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