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P493 GPD

1997 Aprilia RS125

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,209 mi
Last recorded12,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 GPD
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 12,209 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 12,209 miles

Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 11,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 11,386 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 11,361 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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P493 GPD is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P493 GPD, 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 P493 GPD registered?

P493 GPD is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 30 March 1997.

Is P493 GPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 GPD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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