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FY03 VUE

2003 Aprilia RS125R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,011 mi
Last recorded35,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS125R16,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VUE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 35,011 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 35,011 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,011 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,888 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,179 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 32,174 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn front and rear (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

gear lever worn

Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 26,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking replaced main fuel hose. (7.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,408 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 24,403 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,398 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 24,398 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,343 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 15,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,724 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 6,466 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS125R?

Based on 3,760 MOT tests across 525 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,049
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
525
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 157
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 127
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 104
wheel bearings have excessive free play 97
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FY03 VUE is a 2003 Aprilia RS125R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 16,598 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 RS125R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 VUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS125R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia RS125R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY03 VUE is a 2003 Aprilia RS125R, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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