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V979 DLK

1999 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,916 mi
Last recorded10,916 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS12516,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 DLK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 10,916 miles

Nearside Front Advise pinch bolt missing

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 10,916 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Exhaust fouling swing arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Advise pinch bolt missing

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 10,573 miles

FRONT TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 10,217 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 10,213 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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V979 DLK is a 1999 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V979 DLK, 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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V979 DLK is a 1999 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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