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R691 DRE

1997 Aprilia RS125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,534 mi
Last recorded22,534 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS125R17,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 DRE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 22,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 22,534 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 22,528 miles

Central Front Fork yoke modification unsafe Ignitipn lock not secure (2.2.2 (e))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Can not be read correctly due to L plate (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre under inflated

Nearside Fairing panel loose

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Fairing panel loose

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Sprocket hub loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre under inflated

Nearside Lower Side stand insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2021 22,499 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 20,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 20,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,977 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 17,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 17,838 miles

Chain is loose

Nearside fork stanchion has slight misting of oil

Rear brake discs is corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,605 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 16,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 16,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,762 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,840 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 9,828 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS125R?

Based on 3,760 MOT tests across 525 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,049
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
525
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 157
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 127
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 104
wheel bearings have excessive free play 97
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R691 DRE is a 1997 Aprilia RS125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 17,468 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 RS125R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R691 DRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS125R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia RS125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R691 DRE registered?

R691 DRE is a 1997 Aprilia RS125R, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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