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R196 GJO

1998 Aprilia RS125

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,980 mi
Last recorded36,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 GJO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 36,980 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2025 20,822 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 17,860 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 17,853 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 17,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 17,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,882 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 16,882 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,856 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 14,855 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 14,742 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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R196 GJO is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 19,900 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 R196 GJO, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R196 GJO is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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