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P879 FHC

1997 Aprilia RS125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,656 mi
Last recorded51,656 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 FHC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,028 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,795 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 44,795 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,963 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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P879 FHC is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P879 FHC, 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 P879 FHC registered?

P879 FHC is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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