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P253 UGP

1997 Aprilia RS125

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,572 mi
Last recorded30,572 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 UGP
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 30,572 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 30,572 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,952 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 25,952 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,431 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 21,016 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 18,419 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,419 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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P253 UGP is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P253 UGP, 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 P253 UGP registered?

P253 UGP is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P253 UGP safe to buy?

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