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YG16 RCA

2016 Aprilia RS

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,470 mi
Last recorded32,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Aprilia RS7,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 RCA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2016
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 32,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 32,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock Trapping hand against fuel tank. (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,303 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 19,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 10,038 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 10,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 8,372 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 8,372 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 6,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 2,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 1,638 miles

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm outer plate dent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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YG16 RCA is a 2016 Aprilia RS in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 7,965 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 YG16 RCA, 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 10 years old, this Aprilia RS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG16 RCA registered?

YG16 RCA is a 2016 Aprilia RS, first registered on 7 August 2016.

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