Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Aprilia Rs125 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% 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 2018 Aprilia Rs125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 144 vehicles, the 2018 Aprilia Rs125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Aprilia Rs125?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Aprilia Rs125 are: Exhaust noisy (43.4% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (28.3% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (23.5% 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 2018 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 (2018)

144 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Aprilia Rs125

CarHunch analysed 144 real MOT records for the 2018 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 2018 Aprilia RS125 passes MOT at 83.6%, which is a solid 3.6 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting it's a reasonably reliable small-displacement sportsbike. However, nearly 28% of these machines have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for a buyer and warrants thorough pre-purchase inspection.

Most examples sit around 5,657 miles on the clock, which is quite low for a five-year-old bike—typical of sporty machines that tend to be weekend toys rather than daily commuters. The average bike picks up 0.81 failures and 2.9 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear items crop up regularly, so budget for consumables like brake pads, chains, and tyres and have any prospective purchase checked by a specialist before you buy.

We have limited data for the 2018 Aprilia Rs125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

83.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

27.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.81

Over 4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

These stats describe 144 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 144 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 43.4%

Exhaust noisy

Lighting 28.3%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing

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

Other issues 23.5%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Tyre wear 17.3%

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 16.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

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

Suspension & steering 7.5%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

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 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 144 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.8% 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 2018 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.

5,657

typical

3,615

low mileage

10,079

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Aprilia Rs125 vehicles fall between 3,615 and 10,079 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,615 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.

✓ 3,615–10,079 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Aprilia Rs125s sit.

⚠ Over 13,606 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Aprilia Rs125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 64% of 2018 Aprilia Rs125s are still active.

68 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.81

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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