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R497 XTP

1998 Aprilia RS125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,614 mi
Last recorded14,614 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS12519,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 XTP
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 14,614 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 14,610 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R497 XTP is a 1998 Aprilia RS125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R497 XTP, 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 R497 XTP registered?

R497 XTP is a 1998 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R497 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 XTP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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