Get Started

Aprilia Rs125r (2003)

167 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70% first-time pass rate

2003 Aprilia Rs125r

CarHunch analysed 167 real MOT records for the 2003 Aprilia Rs125r. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 10% below UK average
70%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
15,845
typical mileage
10,434–20,407 middle half
29.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.91
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Aprilia Rs125r

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 29.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

Before you buy a Aprilia Rs125r

MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.

Inspection ClickMechanic Have a qualified mechanic check this car before you commit to buying →

CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Aprilia Rs125r vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,434
low mileage
15,845
typical
20,407
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Aprilia Rs125r vehicles fall between 10,434 and 20,407 miles.

2003 Aprilia Rs125r — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (19% of peak).

70 13 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.91
Avg failures per vehicle
8.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Aprilia Rs125r

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 45.7%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 39.7%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 39.7%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 39%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 32.6%
    Headlamp aim too low
  • 28.1%
    Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
  • 26.2%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 24.7%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.

Found a specific Aprilia Rs125r?

Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.

UK