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BU02 OWA

2002 Aprilia SR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,240 mi
Last recorded31,240 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Aprilia SR5015,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OWA
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 31,240 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 30,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 30,711 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 29,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,301 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 19,565 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 18,212 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,145 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 37,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,005 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 31,930 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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BU02 OWA is a 2002 Aprilia SR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 15,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 OWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 OWA is a 2002 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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