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BJ03 HFM

2003 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,581 mi
Last recorded7,581 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RX5016,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HFM
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 7,581 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011
Fail 10 Dec 2011

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,726 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,733 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 13,733 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 11,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,240 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 11,240 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

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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BJ03 HFM is a 2003 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 16,036 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 BJ03 HFM, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 HFM is a 2003 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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