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T971 BNN

1999 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,936 mi
Last recorded36,936 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS12516,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 BNN
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,936 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,936 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,895 miles

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

engine a little smokey

Pass 13 Jan 2015 27,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 27,206 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 21,783 miles

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

no chain guard fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2012 20,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 20,998 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 18,813 miles

chain sprocket has some play within hub attachment but is not loose. advise attention.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 18,803 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front tyre deflated

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,139 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS125?

Based on 51,570 MOT tests across 7,988 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
1,061
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
7,988
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,940
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,706
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,383
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,199
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,094
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T971 BNN is a 1999 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 16,967 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 RS125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,940 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T971 BNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T971 BNN is a 1999 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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