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P85 XGC

1997 Aprilia RS125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,569 mi
Last recorded10,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 XGC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 10,569 miles

No pillion footrests fitted - grab strap only

Fail 29 Jan 2025 10,569 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working Both indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Flash switch sticking on (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

No pillion footrests fitted - grab strap only

Fail 22 Aug 2024 10,456 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly Slack, slow to respond and sticks occasionally. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,187 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 10,083 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 10,083 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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P85 XGC is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P85 XGC, 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 P85 XGC registered?

P85 XGC is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P85 XGC safe to buy?

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