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V988 DDX

1999 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,247 mi
Last recorded25,247 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS12516,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 DDX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,237 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 25,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 25,235 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

front brake master cylinder pipe damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2007 22,518 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

rear brake needs ajustment to remove travel

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,518 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake needs ajustment to remove travel

Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,901 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2006 17,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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V988 DDX is a 1999 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V988 DDX, 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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What year was V988 DDX registered?

V988 DDX is a 1999 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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