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S656 UNM

1998 Aprilia RS

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,960 mi
Last recorded20,960 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS17,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 UNM
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,960 miles

Front Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 20,960 miles

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,259 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 18,259 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 18,167 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted handlebar slight bend (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,870 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 17,870 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 17,214 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 26,431 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 26,431 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 24,684 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 24,684 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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S656 UNM is a 1998 Aprilia RS in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S656 UNM, 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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What year was S656 UNM registered?

S656 UNM is a 1998 Aprilia RS, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S656 UNM safe to buy?

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