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BU03 WKS

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,336 mi
Last recorded10,336 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WKS
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,336 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 10,329 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Mudguard insecure front and rear ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 9,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,461 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 9,461 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2014 9,398 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,667 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 35,664 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,781 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 33,577 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 28,862 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 28,862 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

both tyres getting low

Fail 2 May 2007 28,855 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 265,920 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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BU03 WKS is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 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 BU03 WKS, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU03 WKS is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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