Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Aprilia Rs125?

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 1995 Aprilia Rs125?

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 1995 Aprilia Rs125?

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 1995 Aprilia Rs125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles, the 1995 Aprilia Rs125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1995 Aprilia Rs125?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1995 Aprilia Rs125 are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (22.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1995 Aprilia Rs125?

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 Rs125 (1995)

120 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.5% first-time pass rate

1995 Aprilia Rs125

CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 1995 Aprilia Rs125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 1995 Aprilia RS125 struggles with MOT reliability, passing on first attempt just 67.5% of the time against the UK average of 80%—that's a meaningful shortfall for a sportsbike nearly 30 years old. About 16% of these machines have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a legitimate safety concern for prospective buyers.

At just under 21,000 miles on average, these bikes have covered reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 1.67 failures and 3.9 advisories each, suggesting persistent mechanical issues beyond normal wear. If you're considering one, budget for professional pre-purchase inspection to catch the common failure points—don't rely on MOT history alone to gauge its true condition.

We have limited data for the 1995 Aprilia Rs125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

67.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

15.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.67

Over 4.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 14k–27k

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These stats describe 120 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 120 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 29%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 22.6%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 15.8%

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. · Front wheel bearings have excessive free play · Rear wheel bearings have slight free play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 15%

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside · Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too low · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 11.4%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995.

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Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Aprilia Rs125 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.

18,868

typical

13,551

low mileage

26,678

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Aprilia Rs125 vehicles fall between 13,551 and 26,678 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,551 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.

✓ 13,551–26,678 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Aprilia Rs125s sit.

⚠ Over 36,015 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1995 Aprilia Rs125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 65% of 1995 Aprilia Rs125s are still active.

15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 — 65% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

4.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.67

Avg failures per vehicle

3.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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