MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Chain guard missing ()
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Chain guard missing ()
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)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R53 VUJ registered?
R53 VUJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is R53 VUJ safe to buy?
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