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N499 TCU

1996 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,292 mi
Last recorded11,292 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 TCU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 11,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,232 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 9,874 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 9,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 5,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 5,200 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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N499 TCU is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N499 TCU, 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 N499 TCU registered?

N499 TCU is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N499 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 TCU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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