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BU08 LYF

2008 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,671 mi
Last recorded22,671 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Aprilia RS 5010,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 LYF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 22,671 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 22,258 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

o/s indicator flashing faster than normal

part of rear tale light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2022 20,443 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 20,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,948 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 18,787 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 17,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,491 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 16,491 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,182 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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BU08 LYF is a 2008 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 10,556 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 BU08 LYF, 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 18 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU08 LYF registered?

BU08 LYF is a 2008 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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