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LJ53 PWY

2003 Aprilia RS125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

35,987 mi
Last recorded35,987 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 PWY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 35,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,617 miles

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

Rear number plate broken

Fail 30 Oct 2019 32,613 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate broken

Pass 3 Aug 2018 26,098 miles

Central Front slight cracking both tyres

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 26,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front slight cracking both tyres

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 24,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 24,930 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 21,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,297 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,253 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 17,253 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,270 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 16,270 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,432 miles

Bodywork has several fixings missing but is still secure

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear light/number plate fixing panel loose but still secure

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 16,432 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Bodywork has several fixings missing but is still secure

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear light/number plate fixing panel loose but still secure

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 14,188 miles

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

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

Rear Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 6,999 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 6,999 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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 PWY is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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