Aprilia Sr Motard 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Aprilia Sr Motard 125 car check
Is the Aprilia Sr Motard 125 reliable? We analysed 981 real MOT tests across 189 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia Sr Motard 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia Sr Motard 125.
Aprilia Sr Motard 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia Sr Motard 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia Sr Motard 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia Sr Motard 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia Sr Motard 125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia Sr Motard 125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia Sr Motard 125 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Aprilia Sr Motard 125 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Aprilia Sr Motard 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia Sr Motard 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia Sr Motard 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia Sr Motard 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 50 | 72.0% | 5,314 | 9,784 | 15,989 |
| 2013 | 586 | 78.8% | 8,011 | 12,207 | 18,600 |
| 2012 | 344 | 75.9% | 6,540 | 10,865 | 16,556 |
How Long Does a Aprilia Sr Motard 125 Last?
Based on 189 Aprilia Sr Motard 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia Sr Motard 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia Sr Motard 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 Sr Motard 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.8% MOT pass rate from 586 tests
72.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia Sr Motard 125 is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.8% across 586 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia Sr Motard 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Sr Motard 125 THIS CAR | 77.5% | 981 | 11,726 mi | 14 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 |
| Ford Transit 410 Trend Ecoblue | 89% | 836 | 18,279 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia Sr Motard 125 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Aprilia Sr Motard 125Should you buy a used Aprilia Sr Motard 125?
The Aprilia Sr Motard 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.5% across 981 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 Sr Motard 125 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (21 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (17), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (12). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Aprilia Sr Motard 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 Sr Motard 125 owner drives around 1,631 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 Sr Motard 125 models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. 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.