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FP53 DKY

2003 Aprilia Leonardo 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,480 mi
Last recorded38,480 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 12513,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 DKY
MakeAprilia
ModelLeonardo 125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 38,480 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 34,752 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 34,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 27,105 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,217 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 32,217 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,560 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,102 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,795 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,344 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,675 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 18,675 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,477 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Leonardo 125?

Based on 4,005 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
1,442
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 154
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 116
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 38
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FP53 DKY is a 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 13,277 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aprilia Leonardo 125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP53 DKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Leonardo 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Leonardo 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FP53 DKY is a 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 125, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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