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P178 DVN

1996 Aprilia RS125

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,799 mi
Last recorded7,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 DVN
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,799 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 7,759 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 7,759 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2012 7,583 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,398 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 7,392 miles

Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 May 2011 7,379 miles

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

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

Offside Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside handlebar switch insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,802 miles

gear lever pivot bolt loose

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fairing insrcure rear lower

handle bar electrical switches becoming insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2010 6,672 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fairing insrcure rear lower

gear lever pivot bolt loose

handle bar electrical switches becoming insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2009
Fail 30 Apr 2009

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

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

Rear Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P178 DVN is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P178 DVN, 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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P178 DVN is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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