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BU03 UMF

2003 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

16,119 mi
Last recorded16,119 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RX5016,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UMF
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,119 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

speedo in/opp

Fail 28 Jun 2013 16,119 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

speedo in/opp

Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,466 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch cable starting to fray

Fail 16 Jul 2012 15,443 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch cable starting to fray

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,442 miles

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

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

drive chain very rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2011 13,442 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

drive chain very rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,054 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 13,054 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,260 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 12,612 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))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

ignition switch insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 5,930 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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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BU03 UMF is a 2003 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BU03 UMF, 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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BU03 UMF is a 2003 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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