How much is a used Aprilia RS 125 worth?

A 2023 Aprilia RS 125 in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £3,550 (typical range £3,200–£3,950). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.

How quickly does the Aprilia RS 125 depreciate?

We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Aprilia RS 125. Our default estimate for machines of this kind is a loss of about 30% over three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes generally — treat it as a starting point rather than a measurement of this model. Bikes hold value considerably better than cars, which typically lose 40–50% over the same period.

Can you ride the Aprilia RS 125 on an A2 licence?

The Aprilia RS 125 is an A1 machine, so it suits a 17-plus rider on an A1 licence and is also available to anyone with A2 or full A entitlement.

How much does it cost to insure a Aprilia RS 125?

Expect around £320 a year to insure a Aprilia RS 125, typically £240–£460. That assumes age 18-19 CBT/A1, no NCB, urban postcode. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.

What goes wrong on a used Aprilia RS 125?

The wear and failure points we track for the Aprilia RS 125 are: chain & sprockets (around 8-12k mi, £160); front brake pads (around 6-9k mi, £70-90); battery (around every 3 years, £90). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.

What does a Aprilia RS 125 cost to run?

Expect around 95 mpg, about £230 a year in fuel or energy, £220 for an annual service, £180 a pair for tyres every 6,500 miles, £180 for a chain and sprockets every 18,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.

Is the Aprilia RS 125 likely to be stolen?

The Aprilia RS 125 is a moderate theft target. Premium 125 sportbike, popular target — chain + disc lock essential, ground anchor recommended. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE, SW postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.

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LearnerLicense A1 (16+)2,900/yr UK

Aprilia RS 125

Aprilia's race-replica 125 — the closest you can get to riding a MotoGP bike on a CBT. 124.2cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-valve single, 15bhp peak, 125kg wet. Aggressive clip-on sportbike riding position, full fairing, Brembo brakes. The benchmark 125 sportbike for serious A1 license riders. More expensive than rivals (Yamaha YZF-R125, Kawasaki Ninja 125) but generally regarded as the most committed ride. A1 license; not restrictable to lower power for younger riders.

Engine: 124.2 cc
Power: 15 PS
Weight: 138 kg
Seat height: 815 mm
A2 licence: —

The short version

65/100

Forecourt score

Value 50 · Insurance 81 · Theft 65

The Aprilia RS 125 is cheap to insure (around £320/yr typical). Theft risk is moderate. We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Aprilia RS 125; our default estimate is around 30% lost over three years.

A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better. The value pillar uses our default estimate for this bike, not a model-specific figure.

Variant: RS 125

Engine

Petrol · 124.2cc

Power

15 ps

Torque

10.5 Nm

Weight

138 kg

Seat

815 mm

Transmission

6-speed manual

Economy

95 mpg

RS 125 — 124.2cc DOHC, 15bhp, Brembo front brake, ride-by-wire, 14.5L tank. The most committed 125 sportbike on the UK market.

Tell us about the one you're looking at

Year of registration2023

20212026

Mileage on the clock9,000 mi

0Expected: 9,00060k

Conditiongood

PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.

Estimated market value

£3,569

Range £3,212 – £3,926

HIGH CONFIDENCE

When new (2023)£5,099

Age-based value£3,569

Mileage adjustment+£0

Condition adjustment+£0

Holding value

Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.

New

£5,399

At 5 years

£3,239

At 10 years

£2,268

Value loss by phase

Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.

Years 0–3First-owner depreciation30% lost

Years 3–7Used-market sweet spot18% lost

Years 7–15Stable / vintage-cult zone26% lost

After year 3: 70% retainedAfter year 7: 52% retainedAfter year 15: 26% retained

UK new price by year

How we estimate this

We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for this bike. The figures above are our default estimate for machines of this kind, currently applied to 34 models in the catalogue — treat them as a starting point, not a measurement of this model. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count and crash-damage signatures. Figures assume a clean, fully-stamped example.

What it costs to own

Over

Indicative running costs at 3,000 miles a year — the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics. Chain-drive bikes carry a chain/sprocket consumable line; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.

3-year total

£1,778

Per year

£593

Per mile

£0.20

Servicing£660

Tyres (pair)£249

Chain & sprockets£90

MOT£89

Fuel / energy£690

Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at the current DESNZ pump price of £1.60/L (week commencing 03/08/2026). Electric bikes are costed from battery capacity and published range at the current domestic electricity price; where a bike has no published range we show no energy line rather than guess. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.

Estimated insurance

ABI motorcycle scheme · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

Licence

Age

No-claims bonus

5 years

0 yearsBaseline: 5 years15+

Risk profile

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39

£320/ year

Roughly £27 per month

Typical

Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.

Age band	Lower risk	Typical	Higher risk
Age 17-21	£528	£704	£986
Age 22-29	£324	£432	£605
Age 30-39Selected	£240	£320	£448
Age 40-49	£211	£282	£394
Age 50+	£192	£256	£358

How we estimate this

Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Theft risk

Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting

UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.

Theft risk score · 1 to 4

2/4Medium risk

1 — Low2 — Medium3 — High4 — Very high

Medium risk

Some theft pattern, particularly in urban postcodes. Thatcham-approved chain plus disc lock recommended; secure overnight parking helps premiums.

Theft hotspot postcodes

ENSESW

Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.

What this means for you

Premium 125 sportbike, popular target — chain + disc lock essential, ground anchor recommended.

How we set this band

Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.

What goes wrong

5 known issues · sorted by severity

Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.

High severity

Medium

Low / cosmetic

Severity	Part / issue	Typical mileage	Cost
medium	Chain & sprockets 8-12k mi	8-12k mi	£160
medium	Italian electrics (rectifier, switches) Aprilia-known issue — electrical gremlins more common than Japanese rivals 10-20k mi	10-20k mi	£150-300
low	Front brake pads 6-9k mi	6-9k mi	£70-90
low	Battery every 3 years	every 3 years	£90
low	Clip-on bar wear Throttle/lever clamps wear with regular use; common service item any age	any age	£80

How we score severity

High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Aprilia RS 125, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Strengths

+Closest 125 ride to a MotoGP replica
+Brembo front brake — premium hardware
+14.5L tank — generous for a 125
+Race-bred ergonomics, full fairing
+Aprilia race heritage on the spec sheet

Watch-outs

−Italian electrics less reliable than Japanese 125 rivals
−Aggressive clip-on posture less comfortable than naked rivals
−Service costs above Honda/Yamaha equivalents
−Aprilia dealers thinner on the ground than Honda/Yamaha

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Aprilia RS 125, answered from the data

How much is a used Aprilia RS 125 worth?: A 2023 Aprilia RS 125 in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £3,550 (typical range £3,200–£3,950). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.
How quickly does the Aprilia RS 125 depreciate?: We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Aprilia RS 125. Our default estimate for machines of this kind is a loss of about 30% over three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes generally — treat it as a starting point rather than a measurement of this model. Bikes hold value considerably better than cars, which typically lose 40–50% over the same period.
Can you ride the Aprilia RS 125 on an A2 licence?: The Aprilia RS 125 is an A1 machine, so it suits a 17-plus rider on an A1 licence and is also available to anyone with A2 or full A entitlement.
How much does it cost to insure a Aprilia RS 125?: Expect around £320 a year to insure a Aprilia RS 125, typically £240–£460. That assumes age 18-19 CBT/A1, no NCB, urban postcode. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.
What goes wrong on a used Aprilia RS 125?: The wear and failure points we track for the Aprilia RS 125 are: chain & sprockets (around 8-12k mi, £160); front brake pads (around 6-9k mi, £70-90); battery (around every 3 years, £90). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.
What does a Aprilia RS 125 cost to run?: Expect around 95 mpg, about £230 a year in fuel or energy, £220 for an annual service, £180 a pair for tyres every 6,500 miles, £180 for a chain and sprockets every 18,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.
Is the Aprilia RS 125 likely to be stolen?: The Aprilia RS 125 is a moderate theft target. Premium 125 sportbike, popular target — chain + disc lock essential, ground anchor recommended. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE, SW postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.

Answers are generated from this bike's Forecourt data — curated specifications, our valuation model and the week's DESNZ fuel and energy prices — and update with the weekly data refresh.