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SM15 VAA

2015 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,804 mi
Last recorded20,804 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Aprilia RS8,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 VAA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 20,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad retaining pin has been replaced with a split pin

Rear Foot rests missing but machine is fitted with a rear cowl

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 20,804 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad retaining pin has been replaced with a split pin

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

Pass 2 May 2024 19,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 18,659 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 18,659 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 14,970 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 14,970 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 13,998 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 13,230 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 11,040 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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SM15 VAA is a 2015 Aprilia RS in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2015 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 8,637 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 SM15 VAA, 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 11 years old, this Aprilia RS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM15 VAA registered?

SM15 VAA is a 2015 Aprilia RS, first registered on 29 August 2015.

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