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HF03 VZU

2003 Aprilia RS125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,288 mi
Last recorded50,288 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VZU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 50,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,114 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering rear mudguard

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,114 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering rear mudguard

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,931 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering rear mudguard (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 45,896 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering rear mudguard (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,487 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 45,487 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,553 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 42,542 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,833 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,833 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

headlight switch worn

Fail 11 Jul 2012 40,499 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

gear lever pivot worn

nearside footrest hanger bent

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,499 miles

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

gear lever pivot worn

nearside footrest hanger bent

Fail 12 Jun 2012 40,448 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

nearside footrest hanger bent

Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,082 miles

front tyre on limit

n/s/f mirror loose

rear tyre on limit

Fail 3 Jun 2011 35,082 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

front tyre on limit

indicator unit loose

n/s/f mirror loose

rear tyre on limit

Pass 28 May 2010 23,382 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 23,382 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 17,009 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 14,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,040 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 12,969 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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HF03 VZU is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HF03 VZU, 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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HF03 VZU is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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