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R48 PDC

1997 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,961 mi
Last recorded33,961 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 PDC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 33,961 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 30,782 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 30,774 miles

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,270 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,275 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,419 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 27,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Clutch lever's fitting bolt has missing nut

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,655 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 25,655 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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R48 PDC is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 20,185 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 R48 PDC, 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 29 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R48 PDC registered?

R48 PDC is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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