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M549 NUK

1998 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,125 mi
Last recorded48,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 NUK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 48,099 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing both sides (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 48,068 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 48,037 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,013 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 46,991 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,591 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,017 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,853 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 43,853 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,024 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 43,007 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,618 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 31,621 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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M549 NUK is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 19,900 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 M549 NUK, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M549 NUK is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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