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R438 KUF

1998 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,976 mi
Last recorded39,976 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 KUF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 39,976 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

brake hoses in sleeves

brake hoses in sleeves

fixings missing from fairing

wiring insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,132 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 38,683 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 May 2013 38,665 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 May 2012 37,602 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 May 2012 37,602 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,474 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 37,474 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,610 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 35,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,610 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,610 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 35,610 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2006 32,635 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 32,635 miles

Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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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R438 KUF is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R438 KUF, 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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R438 KUF is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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