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BL53 GGA

2004 Aprilia MX50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,356 mi
Last recorded25,356 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Aprilia MX5014,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GGA
MakeAprilia
ModelMX50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,356 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 25,351 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 23,102 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Indicators dim slightly when brake applied but still visible.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,102 miles

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

Offside Inner Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 22,974 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,612 miles

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

chain guard missing

Fail 8 Apr 2010 15,612 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

chain guard missing

Fail 20 Feb 2010 15,436 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,264 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,048 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 9,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 4,588 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia MX50?

Based on 1,370 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 83
reflector on motorcycle missing 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
wheel bearings have excessive free play 54
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BL53 GGA is a 2004 Aprilia MX50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia MX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 14,551 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 MX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 GGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia MX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Aprilia MX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 GGA is a 2004 Aprilia MX50, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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