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Y359 FYB

2001 Aprilia RS

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,114 mi
Last recorded25,114 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 FYB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 25,114 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

speedometer not working

Pass 12 Apr 2022 5,249 miles

all light taped over for re test

neutral and main beam tell tale not working

Fail 11 Apr 2022 5,249 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

neutral and main beam tell tale not working

Pass 4 Mar 2021

All lights disconnected and taped over.

Pass 14 Jun 2019

daylight use only

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,568 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 19,568 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 19,568 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 19,568 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,568 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,476 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,436 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 16,436 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 16,436 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 15,148 miles

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

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,973 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,229 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 11,987 miles

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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Y359 FYB is a 2001 Aprilia RS in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y359 FYB, 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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Y359 FYB is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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