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N980 COF

1996 Aprilia RS125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,779 mi
Last recorded13,779 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 COF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,779 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 13,778 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Wheel ajduster bolts loose

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,940 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 12,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 12,940 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,904 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 12,904 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

just recived extreamly bad news and forgot to add rfrs so i re logged the vehicle on and did it correctly

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,689 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 10,683 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 10,084 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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N980 COF is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N980 COF, 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 N980 COF registered?

N980 COF is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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