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DX53 JXO

2003 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,960 mi
Last recorded23,960 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 JXO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 23,960 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 23,948 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 22,897 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 22,897 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 20,770 miles

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

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 1 May 2024 20,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 18,508 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 18,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 25,854 miles

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

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

Offside mirror missing

handle bar brake lever short (broken)

Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,667 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied handlebar (1.1.2 (d))

travel in rear brake lever but efficiency still met

Fail 21 Jul 2018 22,665 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied handlebar (1.1.2 (d))

travel in rear brake lever but efficiency still met

Pass 8 May 2017 20,876 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,632 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 14,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,652 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 14,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,759 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,752 miles

Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 11,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,598 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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DX53 JXO 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 66.7%.

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 DX53 JXO, 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 DX53 JXO registered?

DX53 JXO is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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