Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Aprilia RS 125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Aprilia RS 125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Aprilia RS 125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Aprilia RS 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles, the 2022 Aprilia RS 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Aprilia RS 125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Aprilia RS 125 (2022)

187 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Aprilia RS 125

CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 2022 Aprilia RS 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Aprilia RS 125 is struggling badly in the MOT box: only 42.5% pass first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for a relatively new bike. The dangerous defect rate of 2.7% is mercifully low, but the overall reliability picture is poor and should give any prospective buyer real pause.

At just over 6,400 miles median mileage, these bikes are still young, yet they're already racking up issues—the low failure and advisory counts (0.1 and 0.3 per vehicle respectively) suggest problems are concentrated in a subset of machines rather than systemic. Before buying one, demand a recent full MOT history and inspection report, and seriously consider whether the warranty or dealer support justifies the early-stage trouble rate.

We have limited data for the 2022 Aprilia RS 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

89.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–11k

For context

These stats describe 187 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Aprilia RS 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,425

typical

3,685

low mileage

10,604

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Aprilia RS 125 vehicles fall between 3,685 and 10,604 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,685 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,685–10,604 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Aprilia RS 125s sit.

⚠ Over 14,315 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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