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LJ53 OWM

2003 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,489 mi
Last recorded25,489 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OWM
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,489 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,155 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,136 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 18,136 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 16,412 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 16,412 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 11,998 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 11,998 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 8,324 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 8,324 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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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LJ53 OWM is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJ53 OWM, 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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LJ53 OWM is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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