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M491 SUX

1995 Aprilia RS125

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,939 mi
Last recorded1,939 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Aprilia RS12519,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 SUX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 1,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 29,310 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 29,310 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 55,083 miles

Front Slight splits on tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,038 miles

Front Fork yoke nut slight lose

Front Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 44,999 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 44,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 44,999 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,347 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 43,816 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

rear fairing and number plate not fixed correctly

rear tyre has cracks

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,738 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 42,731 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 42,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,321 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 42,306 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 38,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 38,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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M491 SUX is a 1995 Aprilia RS125 in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M491 SUX, 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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M491 SUX is a 1995 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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