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T153 ARE

1999 Aprilia Scarabeo 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,973 mi
Last recorded2,973 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Aprilia Scarabeo 12523,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 ARE
MakeAprilia
ModelScarabeo 125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 2,973 miles

Front Tyre perished

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2025 2,973 miles

Front Tyre perished

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2021 2,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 2,701 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 2,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 2,488 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 2,488 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2012 2,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 2,162 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 1,968 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 1,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 1,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 1,424 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Scarabeo 125?

Based on 726 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
1,490
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
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T153 ARE is a 1999 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 23,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia Scarabeo 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T153 ARE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Scarabeo 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Aprilia Scarabeo 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T153 ARE registered?

T153 ARE is a 1999 Aprilia Scarabeo 125, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T153 ARE safe to buy?

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