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BU04 RUY

2004 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

20,841 mi
Last recorded20,841 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Aprilia RS 5016,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 RUY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 20,841 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 20,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 20,761 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 20,626 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 20,626 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 17,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 17,356 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 14,756 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear foot rests have been removed

Fail 6 Sep 2021 14,756 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly cable moved to correct location (6.2.7 (a) (i))

rear foot rests have been removed

Pass 30 Jan 2018 14,562 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 14,554 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake locking device insecure incorrect bolt fouling wheel rotation (3.2.A1e)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 14,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working insecure fittment (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose switchgear loose on bars (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from rear brake pedal (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2016 7,453 miles

gear selector lever bent and hits frame

rear brake lever bent

Fail 1 Sep 2016 7,396 miles

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

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

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

gear selector lever bent and hits frame

rear brake lever bent

Pass 1 May 2015 20,375 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 20,375 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,513 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 15,513 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,505 miles

starter not working

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,621 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 12,621 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

battery flat

rear brake hose incorrectly fitted to rear caliper

Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 12,621 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

battery terminal incorrectly sucured

Pass 12 Jan 2008 11,983 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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BU04 RUY is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 16,781 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 BU04 RUY, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU04 RUY is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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