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N478 PVL

1996 Aprilia RS125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,376 mi
Last recorded38,376 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 PVL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 38,376 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 38,376 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 36,549 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,399 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 36,145 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly loose (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,553 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 32,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,953 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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N478 PVL is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N478 PVL, 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 N478 PVL registered?

N478 PVL is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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