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R53 VUJ

1997 Aprilia RS125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,520 mi
Last recorded16,520 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS12520,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 VUJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 16,520 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 16,520 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 16,495 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 20,416 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,927 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 17,927 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Play in rear suspension linkage

Fail 19 Jun 2012 16,862 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,862 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 16,781 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 16,765 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 235 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 235 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 5 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 6 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,035 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 24,035 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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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R53 VUJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R53 VUJ, 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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R53 VUJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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