Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Aprilia Sr 125?

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 2002 Aprilia Sr 125?

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 2002 Aprilia Sr 125?

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 2002 Aprilia Sr 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 171 vehicles, the 2002 Aprilia Sr 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Aprilia Sr 125?

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 Sr 125 (2002)

171 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.6% first-time pass rate

2002 Aprilia Sr 125

CarHunch analysed 171 real MOT records for the 2002 Aprilia Sr 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Aprilia SR 125 falls short of the UK average with a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.7% against the national benchmark of 80%, suggesting these 20-year-old scooters need closer pre-purchase inspection and more frequent servicing than average. The 10.5% dangerous defect rate is manageable but worth knowing about, particularly around braking and lighting systems on older two-wheelers.

These machines average just under 16,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but the typical failure count of 1.02 per vehicle paired with 1.9 advisories tells you that wear items and corrosion are common issues rather than catastrophic faults. Before buying, have any prospect's brakes, tyres, and exhaust system independently checked, since multiple minor failures often cluster on bikes of this age.

We have limited data for the 2002 Aprilia Sr 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

78.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.02

Over 3.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 10k–20k

For context

These stats describe 171 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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Based on MOT data from 171 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	169	78.6%	1.02

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Aprilia Sr 125 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.

13,903

typical

9,799

low mileage

19,784

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Aprilia Sr 125 vehicles fall between 9,799 and 19,784 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,799 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.

✓ 9,799–19,784 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Aprilia Sr 125s sit.

⚠ Over 26,708 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Aprilia Sr 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 41% of 2002 Aprilia Sr 125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 (41% of peak).

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

3.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.02

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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