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HX03 TFU

2003 Aprilia RS125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

47,362 mi
Last recorded47,362 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS125R16,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 TFU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125R
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 47,362 miles

advise rear seat removed

Fail 16 Oct 2025 47,362 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,803 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 46,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,450 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 43,450 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,648 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 41,946 miles

Front & rear valve stems slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,596 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 40,596 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,033 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,764 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,362 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 29,362 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 29,358 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front wheel bearing dust cover missing ?

Fail 7 Mar 2008 29,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear shock is slow to return

slight play in rear shock linkage

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,148 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,680 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,857 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 17,850 miles

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

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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HX03 TFU is a 2003 Aprilia RS125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HX03 TFU, 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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HX03 TFU is a 2003 Aprilia RS125R, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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