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P961 HUJ

1997 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,002 mi
Last recorded17,002 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 HUJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 17,002 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

slight play in headstock bearings

Fail 7 May 2010 16,976 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2010 16,970 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

side stand insecure

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain link securing clip fitted wrong way round

nearside footrest loose

side fairing panels insecure

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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P961 HUJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 P961 HUJ, 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 P961 HUJ registered?

P961 HUJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P961 HUJ safe to buy?

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