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AU03 NLL

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

23,723 mi
Last recorded23,723 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 NLL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2021 23,723 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2017 23,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 23,723 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 May 2017 23,723 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 23,071 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 23,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 13 May 2016 23,069 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 14,639 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))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,926 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 7,673 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 7,574 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

wont start>unable to test exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,544 miles

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

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

rear brake pedal return stop missing (not affecting brake performance)

speedo cable disconnected

Fail 25 Feb 2011 7,536 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake pedal return stop missing (not affecting brake performance)

speedo cable disconnected

Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,518 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,518 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 7,518 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,703 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
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AU03 NLL is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AU03 NLL, 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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AU03 NLL is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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