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R287 OTA

1998 Aprilia RS125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,415 mi
Last recorded16,415 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 OTA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,415 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 16,415 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,943 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 15,942 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2010 12,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 12,496 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,525 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 28,525 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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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R287 OTA is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R287 OTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R287 OTA registered?

R287 OTA is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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