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AE53 LDD

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

21,255 mi
Last recorded21,255 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LDD
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 21,255 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 21,037 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned Mount slightly loose (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 21,037 miles

Footrest missing Both rear (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned Mount slightly loose (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear tyre under inflated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 18,793 miles

Clutch lever mount cracked

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear pillion seat missing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 56,945 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,078 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 53,078 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,929 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 52,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,182 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 24,182 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,446 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 22,446 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,868 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 21,868 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,521 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

daylight use only lights masked

Pass 12 Feb 2011 15,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,035 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 11,008 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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
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AE53 LDD is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 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 AE53 LDD, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE53 LDD is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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