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AF52 VCA

2002 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

40,874 mi
Last recorded40,874 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RX5015,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VCA
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2015 40,874 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

both rear indicators insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,768 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 39,767 miles

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

handle bars misaligned

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,534 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,352 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 38,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 37,098 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 37,090 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,524 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 35,524 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,087 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 34,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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AF52 VCA is a 2002 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 15,484 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 VCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF52 VCA is a 2002 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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