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R451 ARP

1997 Aprilia Leonardo 125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,467 mi
Last recorded15,467 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Leonardo 12513,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 ARP
MakeAprilia
ModelLeonardo 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 15,467 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 15,467 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,039 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 14,715 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,721 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Leonardo 125?

Based on 4,005 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
1,442
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 154
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 116
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 38
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R451 ARP is a 1997 Aprilia Leonardo 125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia Leonardo 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 13,432 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 Leonardo 125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R451 ARP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Leonardo 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia Leonardo 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R451 ARP registered?

R451 ARP is a 1997 Aprilia Leonardo 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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