2012 Aprilia RS4 125 0.1L Petrol · LT12 AEX

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy as it failed its most recent MOT on 3 October 2024. The maintenance trend is unstable, characterized by a pattern of failures followed by immediate passes or, in the most recent instance, a failure without a recorded subsequent pass. The lack of recorded defects during these failures is atypical and suggests administrative errors or issues not captured in the digital summary. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 14 year old motorcycle, averaging under 1,000 miles per year. Between June 2017 and May 2021, the odometer moved only 215 miles, from 9,010 to 9,225 miles. A more significant jump occurred between May 2021 and October 2024, where the mileage rose to 13,492. These long periods of inactivity are often more detrimental than high mileage, as they lead to perished rubber components and fluid degradation. A physical inspection must prioritize the fuel system and braking assembly. Long-term standing often causes fuel gumming in the injectors or carburetion and leads to binding calipers or seized discs. The buyer should check for perished tyres and cracked suspension bushes, as these rubber elements degrade with age regardless of mileage. The absence of specific defect data in the MOT history makes a comprehensive manual check essential. Focus on the structural integrity of the frame and the condition of the exhaust system for corrosion. Given the low usage and recent failure, verify the current state of the battery and all electrical circuits to ensure the bike has not suffered from prolonged dormancy.