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R871 DKP

1998 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,888 mi
Last recorded15,888 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS17,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 DKP
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 15,888 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 May 2017 15,888 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn bolt loose (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2016 14,580 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 13,092 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 10,951 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,412 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 10,412 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,660 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?

Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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R871 DKP is a 1998 Aprilia RS in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 17,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R871 DKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R871 DKP is a 1998 Aprilia RS, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R871 DKP safe to buy?

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