MOT History from tests of petrol APRILIA RS125Rs year 2003

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Pass percent:57.97%

(The average a petrol APRILIA RS125R year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:1,111 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	108
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	36
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	31
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	30
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	29
Registration plate issues	26
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	22
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	18
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	16
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Brake hose damaged	15
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	8
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	8
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	4
Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy rear brake very poor performance needs bleeding \|3.1.4a\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride missing front pinch bolt bottom fork leg O/S but secondary one fitted \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	2
Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking \|1.1.10 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake rod excessively damaged \|3.2.A1c\|	2
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	108
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	36
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	31
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	30
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	29
Registration plate issues	26
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	22
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	18
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	16
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	16
Brake hose damaged	15
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	8
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	8
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	4
Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy rear brake very poor performance needs bleeding \|3.1.4a\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride missing front pinch bolt bottom fork leg O/S but secondary one fitted \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	2
Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking \|1.1.10 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake rod excessively damaged \|3.2.A1c\|	2
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol APRILIA RS125Rs year 2003

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