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AE53 FTK

2003 Aprilia RS125

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

25,387 mi
Last recorded25,387 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FTK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,387 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 25,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,040 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 22,037 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 17,513 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

left hand side footrest short

no rear footrest at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2009 17,274 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,572 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Jul 2008 14,572 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,912 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 12,907 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS125?

Based on 51,570 MOT tests across 7,988 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
1,061
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
7,988
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,940
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,706
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,383
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,199
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,094
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AE53 FTK is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 15,397 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,940 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 FTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE53 FTK is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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