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R395 POD

1998 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

32,990 mi
Last recorded32,990 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 POD
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 32,990 miles

Chain rusty.

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 32,990 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chain rusty.

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 31,424 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 31,397 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,104 miles

Front tyre valve leaking

Front old but legal

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chain has tight spots

Fail 29 Mar 2021 31,104 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front old but legal

Front tyre valve leaking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chain has tight spots

Pass 30 May 2014 31,108 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 31,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,104 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 31,104 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,104 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 31,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 31,103 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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R395 POD is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R395 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 R395 POD registered?

R395 POD is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R395 POD safe to buy?

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