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AF52 YSM

2003 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

39,708 mi
Last recorded39,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YSM
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 39,708 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 39,708 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,882 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 36,092 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 36,092 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected brake pad securing pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2023 35,339 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 35,339 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 32,349 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

drive chain fitted with two split links

Fail 14 Jun 2022 32,349 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

drive chain fitted with two split links

Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

slight notch in throttle action not affecting operation.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,592 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

clutch lever privot worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 28,590 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

clutch lever privot worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,499 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 28,499 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear brake pedal pivot pin slightly loose

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,429 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 25,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,046 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 13,577 miles

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

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

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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AF52 YSM is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF52 YSM, 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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What year was AF52 YSM registered?

AF52 YSM is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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