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R527 MBF

1997 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,252 mi
Last recorded19,252 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 MBF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,252 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 19,252 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2012 1,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,140 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

slight play in footpeg locating pins

Fail 17 Aug 2009 17,140 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

slight play in footpeg locating pins

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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R527 MBF is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 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 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 R527 MBF, 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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R527 MBF is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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