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AV52 LRL

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

29,102 mi
Last recorded29,102 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 LRL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 29,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 28,925 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,769 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 26,893 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 May 2015 26,893 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2014 26,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 26,755 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 26,446 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 26,446 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 27,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

gear lever pivots loose and worn

off side front direction indicator damaged, temporally secured in position

off side handlebar worn where it has been loose, secure at present

rear brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

gear lever pivots loose and worn

off side front direction indicator damaged, temporally secured in position

off side handlebar worn where it has been loose, secure at present

rear brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,102 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 23,998 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 23,983 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 May 2008 21,421 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 21,396 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,419 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 13,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 8,802 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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AV52 LRL is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV52 LRL, 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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AV52 LRL is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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