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M252 TAW

1995 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,080 mi
Last recorded40,080 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Aprilia RS12519,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 TAW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,990 miles

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

Front headlamp converter fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 39,990 miles

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,853 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 39,853 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear selector pedal excessivly loose

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,232 miles

speedo cable missing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 34,232 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

speedo cable missing

Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,407 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

clutch freeplay no adjustment left cable stretched

Fail 15 Mar 2008 33,407 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

clutch freeplay no adjustment left cable stretched

Pass 10 Feb 2007 30,809 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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M252 TAW is a 1995 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 19,480 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 M252 TAW, 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 31 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M252 TAW is a 1995 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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