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P228 HTO

1997 Aprilia RS125

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,071 mi
Last recorded14,071 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 HTO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,961 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,959 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 10,818 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 10,053 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 10,053 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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P228 HTO is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P228 HTO, 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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P228 HTO is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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