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DA03 MTU

2003 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,716 mi
Last recorded32,716 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 MTU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 32,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 32,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 32,249 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 31,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 31,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,344 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 30,344 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 28,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scaly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pedal travels more than standard

Fail 21 Sep 2020 28,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad loose in caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scaly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pedal travels more than standard

Pass 12 May 2011 27,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,040 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 14,764 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,764 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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DA03 MTU is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA03 MTU, 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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DA03 MTU is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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