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R289 CVU

1998 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,112 mi
Last recorded28,112 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 CVU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,112 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2012 27,692 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 27,668 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,363 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2008 23,619 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,237 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,994 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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R289 CVU is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R289 CVU, 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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How do I check the history of R289 CVU?

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What year was R289 CVU registered?

R289 CVU is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R289 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 CVU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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