2000 Aprilia Unknown 0.1L Petrol · W172 RBU

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 29 September 2025 at 22,717 miles passed with no defects recorded. This followed a minor failure just four weeks prior on 1 September 2025 at 22,716 miles, which likely represented a simple administrative failure or a minor component adjustment that was immediately rectified before the re-test. The recorded mileage is exceptionally low for a 26-year-old Aprilia, averaging approximately 874 miles per year. There is a significant data gap in the records between the November 2013 test at 29,405 miles and the July 2024 test at 22,296 miles. The discrepancy where the mileage dropped by 7,109 miles over eleven years suggests a potential odometer rollback or a clerical error in the historical logging. The low overall usage indicates the vehicle has spent long periods stationary or seen restricted use, which presents specific risks regardless of age. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the degradation of components associated with long-term storage rather than wear. While the MOT history shows no structural corrosion or mechanical failures, the low mileage often correlates with perished rubber seals, degraded brake fluid, and seized brake calipers. Inspect the suspension bushes for dry rotting and check the tyres for flat spotting or sidewall cracking. Given the age and the gap in tests, the integrity of the fuel system and cooling hoses should be verified to ensure they have not deteriorated during the years of inactivity.