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P282 PTR

1997 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,101 mi
Last recorded30,101 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 PTR
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,101 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 30,079 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,723 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 29,713 miles

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

3 drive chain locking devices fitted, all fitted incorrectly

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,859 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 28,845 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,341 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 27,323 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (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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P282 PTR is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P282 PTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P282 PTR registered?

P282 PTR is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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