Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
APRILIA RS 125 FP 08
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The RS 125 FP 08's first-time pass rate has risen 12.4 points since 2012, 61.2% to 73.6%.
What fails on a RS 125 FP 08
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
123 | 35.8 | 3.1× |
| brakes |
|
54 | 15.7 | 1.7× |
| steering and suspension |
|
42 | 12.2 | 1.8× |
| drive system |
|
36 | 10.5 | 7.8× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
33 | 9.6 | 2.5× |
| body and structure |
|
27 | 7.8 | 7.5× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
13 | 3.8 | 3.2× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 2.6 | 2.1× |
| driving controls |
|
6 | 1.7 | 4.6× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 0.3 | 2.0× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the RS 125 FP 08 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the RS 125 FP 08.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2010 (67.2%). Lowest: 2008 (65.8%). Every RS 125 FP 08 year compared →
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
APRILIA RS 125 FP 08 FAQ
Is the APRILIA RS 125 FP 08 reliable?
The APRILIA RS 125 FP 08 is less reliable than average for its class: 67.0% of its 554 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4907 of 5428 models.
What does a RS 125 FP 08 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling: 36% of all defects recorded against failed RS 125 FP 08 tests.
What is the best year of RS 125 FP 08 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (67.2%) and 2008 worst (65.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.
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