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R491 EGN

1998 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,378 mi
Last recorded33,378 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 EGN
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,159 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 6,118 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 6,118 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 22,039 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,210 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 21,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,945 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,465 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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R491 EGN is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R491 EGN, 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 R491 EGN registered?

R491 EGN is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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