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R657 NFG

1998 Aprilia 125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,250 mi
Last recorded17,250 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 NFG
MakeAprilia
Model125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 17,250 miles

Nearside Rear stand missing

Fail 25 Jul 2025 17,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear stand missing

Pass 31 May 2024 13,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 13,575 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure clutch and switches (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 12,866 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 12,886 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Tyre fouling another component wheel speed sensor (5.2.3 (f))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

side stand inoperative

Pass 1 Sep 2021 12,788 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

stand

Pass 12 May 2020 8,038 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 7,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 6,972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 5,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 5,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 4,182 miles

SLIGHT PITTING ON THE FRONT FORKS..

Pass 23 Jul 2011 4,147 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia 125?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
932
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
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R657 NFG is a 1998 Aprilia 125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Aprilia 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R657 NFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R657 NFG registered?

R657 NFG is a 1998 Aprilia 125, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R657 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 NFG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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