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BV53 AHN

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,701 mi
Last recorded34,701 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 AHN
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 34,701 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,645 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,448 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,303 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,981 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 25,970 miles

Inner Front Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Inner Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 25,923 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,087 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,087 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(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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BV53 AHN is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 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 BV53 AHN, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV53 AHN is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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