Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Aprilia Rs125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2011 Aprilia Rs125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Aprilia Rs125?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Aprilia Rs125 are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (46.9% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (35% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (32.2% 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 2011 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 (2011)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.8% first-time pass rate

2011 Aprilia Rs125

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2011 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 2011 Aprilia RS125 falls slightly below the UK average with a 77.8% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting these bikes encounter more issues than typical at MOT time. Around 17% have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a meaningful concern for a used buyer and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

These RS125s are running relatively low mileage for their age at just over 10,000 miles average, yet they're still averaging 1.48 failures per test, pointing to maintenance or wear issues rather than high-mileage wear-out. The 4.5 advisories per vehicle indicate niggling problems are common—check brake condition, light clusters, and chain tension carefully before buying, and budget for remedial work.

We have limited data for the 2011 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

77.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.48

Over 6.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–13k

For context

These stats describe 130 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 130 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 46.9%

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 32.2%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Rear reflector missing · …

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

Exhaust & emissions 19.4%

Exhaust noisy

Other issues 13.8%

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

Brake wear 8.8%

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

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.9% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 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.

8,716

typical

5,673

low mileage

13,280

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Aprilia Rs125 vehicles fall between 5,673 and 13,280 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,673 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.

✓ 5,673–13,280 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Aprilia Rs125s sit.

⚠ Over 17,928 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Aprilia Rs125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 24% of 2011 Aprilia Rs125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% 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

6.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.48

Avg failures per vehicle

4.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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