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BU51 JVK

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,147 mi
Last recorded14,147 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JVK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,147 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

both rear wheel adjuster nuts loose

Fail 14 Oct 2010 14,138 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

both rear wheel adjuster nuts loose

Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 6,699 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 6,684 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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BU51 JVK is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 20,805 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 BU51 JVK, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 JVK registered?

BU51 JVK is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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