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M378 DOY

1998 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,261 mi
Last recorded14,261 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS17,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 DOY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,261 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 14,204 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

wiring looms need securing/ re-routing

Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,548 miles

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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M378 DOY is a 1998 Aprilia RS in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 17,597 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 M378 DOY, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M378 DOY registered?

M378 DOY is a 1998 Aprilia RS, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is M378 DOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M378 DOY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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