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P342 NOX

1997 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,931 mi
Last recorded13,931 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 NOX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,931 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 13,931 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 13,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,931 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

left footpeg broke

rad loose

locking nut missing from throttle cable

Fail 12 Jul 2010 13,931 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

left footpeg broke

rad loose

Nail in rear tyre

locking nut missing from throttle cable

Pass 12 May 2008 13,259 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 13,259 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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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P342 NOX 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 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 P342 NOX, 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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P342 NOX is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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