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BV03 AWC

2003 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,422 mi
Last recorded40,422 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RX5016,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AWC
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,127 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,127 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,437 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 35,365 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,755 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 28,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,001 miles

Front Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,963 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 15,855 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 15,855 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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BV03 AWC is a 2003 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 16,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV03 AWC, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV03 AWC is a 2003 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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