Aprilia Leonardo 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aprilia Leonardo 125 car check
Is the Aprilia Leonardo 125 reliable? We analysed 4,005 real MOT tests across 728 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia Leonardo 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia Leonardo 125.
Aprilia Leonardo 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia Leonardo 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia Leonardo 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia Leonardo 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia Leonardo 125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia Leonardo 125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia Leonardo 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia Leonardo 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia Leonardo 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia Leonardo 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 519 | 79.8% | 7,434 | 12,014 | 18,829 |
| 2007 | 615 | 82.6% | 6,920 | 12,944 | 21,922 |
| 2006 | 622 | 80.9% | 7,108 | 12,918 | 19,756 |
| 2005 | 769 | 77.8% | 6,690 | 12,195 | 19,595 |
| 2004 | 183 | 74.3% | 6,462 | 16,504 | 25,600 |
| 2003 | 278 | 74.5% | 8,898 | 13,277 | 19,912 |
| 2002 | 66 | 81.8% | 7,775 | 11,680 | 16,536 |
| 2001 | 102 | 79.4% | 10,640 | 20,425 | 27,601 |
| 2000 | 269 | 79.6% | 8,007 | 14,728 | 21,732 |
| 1999 | 156 | 83.3% | 8,559 | 15,940 | 24,421 |
| 1998 | 202 | 74.3% | 14,908 | 20,304 | 28,390 |
| 1997 | 163 | 79.8% | 10,310 | 13,432 | 18,640 |
How Long Does a Aprilia Leonardo 125 Last?
Based on 728 Aprilia Leonardo 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia Leonardo 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia Leonardo 125 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Aprilia Leonardo 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.3% MOT pass rate from 156 tests
74.3% MOT pass rate from 202 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia Leonardo 125 is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.3% across 156 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia Leonardo 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Leonardo 125 THIS CAR | 79.4% | 4,005 | 13,501 mi | 29 yrs |
| Aprilia Rsv | 86.8% | 87,683 | 13,065 mi | 27 yrs |
| Aprilia RS125 | 70.2% | 51,570 | 13,624 mi | 31 yrs |
| Aprilia Tuono | 89.5% | 42,169 | 11,799 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Nighthawk | 82.6% | 1,396 | 27,543 mi | 44 yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia Leonardo 125 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Aprilia Leonardo 125Should you buy a used Aprilia Leonardo 125?
The Aprilia Leonardo 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.4% across 4,005 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Aprilia Leonardo 125 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (154 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (116), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (92). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Aprilia Leonardo 125 owner drives around 1,442 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Aprilia Leonardo 125 models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.