text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_65 (points INTEGER, year VARCHAR, class VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  For years before 1996, having a rank of 3rd in the 125cc class, what is the sum of the points?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT SUM(points) FROM table_name_65 WHERE class = "125cc" AND rank = "3rd" AND year < 1996