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Y506 BFX

2001 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,746 mi
Last recorded32,746 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 BFX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 32,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,666 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 30,650 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,658 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 25,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 25,574 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,250 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,015 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 21,015 miles

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,014 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 21,014 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 21,014 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,607 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 18,168 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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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Y506 BFX is a 2001 Aprilia RS in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y506 BFX, 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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Y506 BFX is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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