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P860 POW

1997 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,566 mi
Last recorded14,566 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS20,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 POW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,566 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 14,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,930 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

n/s switch control is loose!

Fail 22 Sep 2011 13,928 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

n/s switch control is loose!

Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,623 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 11,617 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?

Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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P860 POW is a 1997 Aprilia RS in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 20,074 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 RS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P860 POW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P860 POW registered?

P860 POW is a 1997 Aprilia RS, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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