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BU51 SXM

2001 Aprilia RX50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,965 mi
Last recorded9,965 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RX5014,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SXM
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,965 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 17,533 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 17,532 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,523 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 17,523 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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BU51 SXM is a 2001 Aprilia RX50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 14,624 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 SXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 SXM registered?

BU51 SXM is a 2001 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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