Aprilia RS125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

13.3 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Aprilia RS125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A footrest missing or insecure12.9%

   19 occurrences

2. 2.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.2%

   18 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.5%

   14 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.5%

   11 occurrences

5. 5.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.8%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play6.1%

   9 occurrences

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.1%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.1%

   9 occurrences

9. 9.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear5.4%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.4%

    8 occurrences

11. 11.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.8%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.8%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Aprilia RS125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.4%

   59 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.8%

   46 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.7%

   45 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.3%

   34 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.5%

   28 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.4%

   27 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play3.1%

   25 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.5%

   20 tests

What gets tested

The RS125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

14,063

Test classes

class 1: 740 · class 2: 55

Compare within the range

Other Aprilia motorcycles

• Aprilia Tuono89.5%
• Aprilia RSV89.7%
• All Aprilia motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Aprilia RS125?

73.2% unadjusted, from 795 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Aprilia RS125 fail its MOT on?

"A footrest missing or insecure" is recorded in 12.9% of failed Aprilia RS125 tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (12.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Aprilia RS125 usually have at its MOT?

14,063 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.