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P429 YEL

1996 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,939 mi
Last recorded11,939 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS12514,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 YEL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009 11,939 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,939 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 11,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

mirrors insecure

rear brake pads rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,135 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 18,135 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,896 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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P429 YEL is a 1996 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P429 YEL, 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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What year was P429 YEL registered?

P429 YEL is a 1996 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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