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S742 LUG

1998 Aprilia RS

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,078 mi
Last recorded14,078 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS17,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 LUG
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 14,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,515 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 13,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 11,712 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 11,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2012

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever insecure

side stand insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2007 8,748 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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S742 LUG is a 1998 Aprilia RS in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S742 LUG, 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 S742 LUG registered?

S742 LUG is a 1998 Aprilia RS, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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