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N820 JLX

1997 Aprilia RS125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

17,535 mi
Last recorded17,535 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 JLX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

front mudgaurd slightly rubbing wheel

Fail 14 Jan 2013 17,535 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

front mudgaurd slightly rubbing wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,122 miles

advise + wear in gearchange linkage

Fail 28 Jun 2007 14,088 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

adv ise + worn gear change linkage

advise + chain over tight

advise + right mirror loose

Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,625 miles

advise drive chain poorly adjusted/tension

advise fairing panels loose/insecure

advise front tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Mar 2006 8,462 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 8,364 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N820 JLX is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 20,185 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 N820 JLX, 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 29 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N820 JLX registered?

N820 JLX is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N820 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N820 JLX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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