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PO53 VJM

2003 Aprilia RS125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,984 mi
Last recorded33,984 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS12515,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VJM
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,984 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,984 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,976 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,976 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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

rear seat cowl insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,721 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,912 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 27,912 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 9,382 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,631 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 7,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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
Full Aprilia RS125 reliability report

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PO53 VJM is a 2003 Aprilia RS125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2003 Aprilia RS125, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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