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BU05 LJO

2005 Aprilia RS125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,035 mi
Last recorded29,035 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RS12514,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 LJO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 29,035 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage bushes / bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,153 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

speedo housing broken

Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,885 miles

front brake fluid resivior too small

Fail 15 Aug 2017 26,885 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure wrong bolts holding disc on (3.2.A1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam very dim dip beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn linkages worn,bottom shock link possibly has too small a bolt in it... (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

front brake fluid resivior too small

swing arm castings missing bolt

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,742 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

goodridge hose fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2013 25,625 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,354 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 12,348 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 10,304 miles

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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BU05 LJO is a 2005 Aprilia RS125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 14,794 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 BU05 LJO, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU05 LJO is a 2005 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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