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M494 VWE

1995 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,188 mi
Last recorded34,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Aprilia RS12519,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 VWE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,188 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,591 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 33,591 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 32,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

rear tyre valve lock nut missing

Pass 30 Mar 2013 32,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

rear tyre valve lock nut missing

Fail 23 Mar 2013 32,649 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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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

rear tyre valve lock nut missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,021 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2012 19,011 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,964 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 14,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,480 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
Full Aprilia RS125 reliability report

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M494 VWE is a 1995 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M494 VWE, 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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M494 VWE is a 1995 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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