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N138 VPM

1996 Aprilia RS125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,373 mi
Last recorded20,373 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 VPM
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 20,373 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 20,373 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,782 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 19,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 19,040 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 17,780 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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N138 VPM is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 14,458 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 N138 VPM, 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 30 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N138 VPM registered?

N138 VPM is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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