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R228 YAV

1997 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,239 mi
Last recorded18,239 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 YAV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 18,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 18,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose cush drive rubbers worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 18,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 18,032 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 17,631 miles

sprocket carrier worn slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,115 miles

rear ind slightly faded

Pass 9 May 2006 14,613 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (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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R228 YAV is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R228 YAV, 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 R228 YAV registered?

R228 YAV is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R228 YAV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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