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P860 SYE

1997 Aprilia RS125

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,963 mi
Last recorded14,963 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 SYE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 14,963 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 14,963 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,221 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 12,218 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 12,194 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

centre frame brace missing

fairing fitted wrong at front

Fail 4 Jun 2010 10,438 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 9,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 9,149 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 1 May 2009 9,148 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2008 39,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 37,774 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

head races have been adjusted incorrectly and needs attention

Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,099 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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P860 SYE is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P860 SYE, 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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P860 SYE is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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