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N351 PUV

1996 Aprilia RS125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

21,842 mi
Last recorded21,842 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 PUV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,842 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 21,842 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 21,819 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

fuel tanks bolt missing

speedo cable rubbs on front wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,791 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 21,791 miles

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

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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N351 PUV is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N351 PUV, 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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N351 PUV is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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