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R183 XOJ

1997 Aprilia RS

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,187 mi
Last recorded26,187 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS20,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 XOJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 26,187 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre is worn un-evenly.

Headlamp dipped beam is slightly deteriorated.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2014 26,179 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre is worn un-evenly.

Headlamp dipped beam is slightly deteriorated.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,909 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))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 25,903 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 23,988 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,791 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,425 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 18,170 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 16,188 miles

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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R183 XOJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R183 XOJ, 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 R183 XOJ registered?

R183 XOJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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