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PO53 PHJ

2003 Aprilia RS125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,895 mi
Last recorded18,895 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 PHJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 18,895 miles

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

Nearside Fairing support fixing bracket missing

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 21 Aug 2025 18,895 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Nearside Fairing support fixing bracket missing

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 15,663 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 15,663 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Chain C clip incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 11,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 10,620 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 9,577 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 8,739 miles

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

Rear tyre tread cracks

Fail 14 Sep 2019 8,739 miles

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

Rear tyre tread cracks

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 8,739 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 8,739 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 5,834 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 5,834 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 2,505 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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PO53 PHJ is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO53 PHJ, 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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PO53 PHJ is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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