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AF52 VAU

2002 Aprilia Rsv

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,052 mi
Last recorded11,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Aprilia Rsv16,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VAU
MakeAprilia
ModelRsv
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 11,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 5,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,048 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 24,047 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,936 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 21,938 miles

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,555 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 20,555 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,432 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 18,427 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,838 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 16,838 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,576 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 15,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,837 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 9,190 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Rsv?

Based on 87,683 MOT tests across 8,701 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 918
reflector on motorcycle missing 860
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 511
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 410
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
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AF52 VAU is a 2002 Aprilia Rsv in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia Rsv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 16,670 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 Rsv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 918 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Rsv typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia Rsv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF52 VAU registered?

AF52 VAU is a 2002 Aprilia Rsv, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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