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FM03 RKA

2003 Aprilia RS125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,680 mi
Last recorded9,680 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RKA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 9,680 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear change rod fowling on footrest mounting

handlebars slightly bent

n/s front foorest mounting bent/footrest worn

side stand loose

speedo cable loose

Fail 8 Jul 2009 9,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear change rod fowling on footrest mounting

handlebars slightly bent

n/s front foorest mounting bent/footrest worn

side stand loose

speedo cable loose

Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,146 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
Full Aprilia RS125 reliability report

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FM03 RKA is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 FM03 RKA, 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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FM03 RKA is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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