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R270 BLH

1998 Aprilia RS125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,520 mi
Last recorded33,520 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 BLH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,520 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,543 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 32,543 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 May 2009 32,528 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,992 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 22,992 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

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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R270 BLH is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R270 BLH, 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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R270 BLH is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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