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N656 NWS

1996 Aprilia RS125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,301 mi
Last recorded12,301 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 NWS
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 12,301 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 12,301 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 12,301 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on no dip beam (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 11,730 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 5,477 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 5,477 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,297 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 28,297 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,297 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,220 miles

Chain guard missing

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 28,220 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Chain guard missing

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 28,045 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 1 May 2008 28,039 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 22,355 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

n/s chain adjuster missing

lower engine mount missing

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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N656 NWS is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N656 NWS, 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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N656 NWS is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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