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N27 COG

1996 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,157 mi
Last recorded13,157 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 COG
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,157 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 13,157 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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

Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 13,146 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

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)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

side stand bracket insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,124 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 11,124 miles

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 11,114 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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N27 COG is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N27 COG, 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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N27 COG is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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