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BU05 NBY

2005 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,101 mi
Last recorded31,101 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RS 5016,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NBY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 31,101 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake has some travel needs adjustment

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

steering is slightly notchy

Pass 9 Aug 2019 28,953 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,624 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 25,624 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,608 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,847 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 22,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,831 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 21,831 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,680 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 21,653 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,457 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 21,457 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Chain guard secured by cable ties.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,416 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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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BU05 NBY is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 16,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU05 NBY, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU05 NBY registered?

BU05 NBY is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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