Aprilia RS 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aprilia RS 125 car check
Is the Aprilia RS 125 reliable? We analysed 351 real MOT tests across 225 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia RS 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia RS 125.
Aprilia RS 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia RS 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia RS 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia RS 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia RS 125 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Aprilia RS 125 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Aprilia RS 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia RS 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia RS 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia RS 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 146 | 80.8% | 3,482 | 5,896 | 10,453 |
| 2021 | 102 | 82.4% | 2,844 | 5,406 | 9,424 |
How Long Does a Aprilia RS 125 Last?
Based on 225 Aprilia RS 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia RS 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia RS 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 RS 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.4% MOT pass rate from 102 tests
80.8% MOT pass rate from 146 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia RS 125 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.4% across 102 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia RS 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia RS 125 THIS CAR | 79.8% | 351 | 7,857 mi | — 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 |
| Vauxhall Meriva Design Cdti | 70.3% | 626 | 114,999 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia RS 125 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Aprilia RS 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.8% across 351 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Aprilia RS 125 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Aprilia RS 125 owner drives around 1,480 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.
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.