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R391 POD

1998 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,838 mi
Last recorded38,838 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 POD
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,838 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 38,838 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2009 38,565 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 38,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,504 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 37,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,290 miles

serious damage marker noted

slight rear brake lever travel

Pass 7 May 2005 33,602 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 33,602 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

side stand fouling gear vlever

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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R391 POD is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R391 POD, 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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What year was R391 POD registered?

R391 POD is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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