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MV02 VKB

2002 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,881 mi
Last recorded29,881 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS16,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 VKB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 29,881 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 29,881 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,846 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 22,846 miles

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 22,845 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,201 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 21,201 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,797 miles

Chain roler damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2013 20,766 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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 too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Chain roler damaged

Fairing pannels loose

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,485 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,014 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 9,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 9,069 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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MV02 VKB is a 2002 Aprilia RS in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 16,860 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 MV02 VKB, 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 24 years old, this Aprilia RS is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV02 VKB is a 2002 Aprilia RS, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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