MOT History from tests of petrol APRILIA RS125s year 2003

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Pass percent:60.01%

(The average a petrol APRILIA RS125 year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:2,913 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	241
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	98
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	97
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	92
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	70
Registration plate issues	64
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	62
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	61
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	54
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	54
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	49
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	45
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	42
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	38
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	38
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	34
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	33
Brake hose damaged	28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	27
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	26
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	23
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	22
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	22
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	21
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	21
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	20
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	20
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	20
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	19
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	18
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	18
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	15
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	15
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	14
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	14
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	13
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	12
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	12
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	12
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	11
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	11
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	10
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	10
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	9
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	9
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	9
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	9
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	9
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	9
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	8
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	8
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	7
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	6
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	5
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	4
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	4
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Nearside Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	4
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	241
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	98
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	97
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	92
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	70
Registration plate issues	64
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	62
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	61
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	54
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	54
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	49
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	45
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	42
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	38
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	38
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	34
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	33
Brake hose damaged	28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	27
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	26
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	23
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	22
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	22
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	21
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	21
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	20
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	20
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	20
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	19
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	18
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	18
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	15
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	15
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	14
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	14
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	13
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	12
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	12
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	12
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	11
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	11
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	11
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	10
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	10
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	9
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	9
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	9
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	9
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	9
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	9
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	9
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	8
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	8
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	7
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	7
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	7
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	6
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	5
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	4
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	4
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Nearside Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	4
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol APRILIA RS125s year 2003

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