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N916 TAX

1996 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

9,067 mi
Last recorded9,067 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 TAX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 9,067 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 9,057 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 6,394 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

foot pedal has slightly more travel than normal

Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,754 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 5,754 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

side stand insecure

speedo drive fitted incorrectly

Fail 11 Jan 2012 26,957 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

gearchange rod bent

offside bodywork damage

side stand

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,485 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Sep 2010 26,481 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Aug 2010 26,445 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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N916 TAX is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N916 TAX, 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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N916 TAX is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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