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Y197 DGK

2001 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,326 mi
Last recorded18,326 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 DGK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 18,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside footrest bracket damaged.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 18,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside footrest bracket damaged.

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 12,552 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 11,587 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 11,434 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 10,018 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 16,083 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 16,083 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?

Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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Y197 DGK is a 2001 Aprilia RS in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 15,036 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 RS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y197 DGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y197 DGK registered?

Y197 DGK is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y197 DGK safe to buy?

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