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Y518 WNT

2001 Aprilia RS125R

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

13,264 mi
Last recorded13,264 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS125R15,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 WNT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS125R
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 13,264 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 13,264 miles

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

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

rear tyre worn square

Fail 21 Mar 2024 13,264 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,264 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake disc (3.1.5)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 13,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake disc (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 12,688 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 10,640 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 9,988 miles

clutch lever bushe worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 9,988 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

clutch lever bushe worn

Fail 20 Aug 2011 9,974 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

GEAR LEVER LOOSE

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 9,725 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS125R?

Based on 3,760 MOT tests across 525 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,049
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
525
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 157
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 127
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 104
wheel bearings have excessive free play 97
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Y518 WNT is a 2001 Aprilia RS125R in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 15,401 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 RS125R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y518 WNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS125R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia RS125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y518 WNT is a 2001 Aprilia RS125R, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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