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XIW 5981

1999 Aprilia RS125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,412 mi
Last recorded28,412 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS12516,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 5981
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 25,391 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 25,359 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,296 miles

rear foot rests not fitted. machine has been converted to single seat. rear brake lever pivot worn

Fail 1 Feb 2007 21,296 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake lever pivot worn

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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XIW 5981 is a 1999 Aprilia RS125 in Red 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 XIW 5981, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIW 5981 registered?

XIW 5981 is a 1999 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is XIW 5981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 5981 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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