Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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.

How many 2007 Aprilia Rs125 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Aprilia Rs125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 540 vehicles, the 2007 Aprilia Rs125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Aprilia Rs125?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Aprilia Rs125 are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (38.4% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (33.1% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (30% 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 2007 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 (2007)

540 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Aprilia Rs125

CarHunch analysed 540 real MOT records for the 2007 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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The 2007 Aprilia RS125 trails the UK average pass rate by 3.5 percentage points at 76.5%, suggesting slightly higher-than-typical maintenance needs across the board. More concerning is that one in five of these bikes (20.7%) has recorded a dangerous defect during its MOT history, putting it squarely on the watch list for safety-critical issues like brake or suspension failures.

These bikes average just under 10,400 miles, which is reasonable for 17-year-old 125cc sports machines, but they're accumulating 1.85 failures and 5.6 advisories per test, indicating ageing electrical and wear components are routine problems. Before buying, get an independent pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel system, wiring harness, and brake lines—the combination of that dangerous defect rate and high advisory count points to neglect-prone areas that can turn expensive quickly.

The 2007 Aprilia Rs125 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (76.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

76.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

20.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.85

Over 7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–13k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 540 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 540 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 38.4%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

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

Lighting 30%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

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

Other issues 19.1%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Brake wear 13.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · …

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

Exhaust & emissions 11.3%

Exhaust noisy

Suspension & steering 8.3%

Rear suspension bush has slight free play

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 Aprilia Rs125

Based on MOT data from 540 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.7% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,944 Aprilia Rs125 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 48.3%

3,834

Red 14.8%

1,177

White 8.7%

694

Multi-colour 8.2%

654

Silver 6.5%

520

Grey 5.6%

445

Blue 4.1%

326

Yellow 1.4%

112

Orange 0.9%

Green 0.7%

Purple 0.6%

Not stated 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 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.

8,925

typical

5,918

low mileage

13,225

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Aprilia Rs125 vehicles fall between 5,918 and 13,225 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,918 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.

✓ 5,918–13,225 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Aprilia Rs125s sit.

⚠ Over 17,853 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Aprilia Rs125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 22% of 2007 Aprilia Rs125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 55 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.85

Avg failures per vehicle

5.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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