2001 Aprilia RS 1.0L Petrol · Y62 RSS

The 2025‑07‑29 MOT at 3,245 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the Aprilia RS remains roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable, defect‑free trend. Since the 2024 test at 3,109 miles, the vehicle has passed each subsequent inspection without recorded faults. The mileage trajectory reflects light usage for a 25‑year‑old machine, rising from 250 miles in 2011 to 3,245 miles in 2025, a modest annual increase of roughly 130 miles, with no extended periods of zero activity evident in the DVSA logs. The only notable anomaly is the drop from 9,296 miles in 2010 to 250 miles in 2011, which likely indicates a recording error rather than a genuine mileage gap. Recurring observations include a slightly grabbing rear brake noted in 2015, a front roller brake fluctuation in 2012, and tyre wear approaching the legal limit in 2011 accompanied by a nail in the rear tyre, suggesting that the braking system and tyre condition merit close inspection. The drive chain was flagged as slightly tight in 2015, indicating potential wear that should be verified. A buyer should therefore examine the rear and front brake assemblies for binding or uneven pad wear, check chain tension and condition, assess tyre tread depth and look for any hidden corrosion on the chassis, suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components have been the focus of past advisory notes despite the overall clean record.