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OU05 HWM

2005 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,899 mi
Last recorded26,899 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RS12514,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HWM
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 26,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 26,899 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock wireing is catching lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 26,043 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 26,043 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,091 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 22,093 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,095 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,905 miles

nearside and offside mountings of fairings insecure.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 21,905 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

nearside and offside mountings of fairings insecure.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,345 miles

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

fairing bracket bent

Fail 2 Sep 2014 20,345 miles

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

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

fairing bracket bent

Fail 11 Aug 2014 20,345 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

gearchange pivot worn

ignition barrel insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2012 19,284 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,284 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,154 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 14,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,041 miles

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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OU05 HWM is a 2005 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 14,794 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 OU05 HWM, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RS125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU05 HWM is a 2005 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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