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AE51 JXU

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,475 mi
Last recorded33,475 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 JXU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,475 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 33,475 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear mirror damaged

temp repair to rear brake lever

Fail 27 Oct 2014 30,664 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,664 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 30,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,134 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 30,134 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,453 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 19,453 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,566 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS 50?

Based on 20,050 MOT tests across 3,382 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,395
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,304
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,096
wheel bearings have excessive free play 805
Drive chain excessively loose 679
Footrest missing 571
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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AE51 JXU is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 19,901 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 RS 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 1,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 JXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 JXU is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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