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DX53 UKN

2003 Aprilia RS125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

26,725 mi
Last recorded26,725 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 UKN
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 26,725 miles

Nearside Front part of the handlebar has slight movement

Fail 24 Mar 2025 26,725 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated loose likely to rub on the tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working brake control one (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front part of the handlebar has slight movement

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,728 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 26,722 miles

Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 25,802 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,393 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,539 miles

rear registration plate secured by rubber band

Fail 18 Aug 2015 22,539 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear registration plate secured by rubber band

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,540 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 22,536 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,601 miles

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

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

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

front tyre out of shape

rear tyre out of shape

Fail 7 Jun 2013 18,559 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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

front tyre out of shape

rear tyre out of shape

Pass 1 May 2012 27,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,000 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 26,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,069 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear shock bushes slight play.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 25,050 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear shock bushes slight play.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 21,366 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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 UKN is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DX53 UKN, 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 UKN registered?

DX53 UKN is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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