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CU05 LTE

2005 Aprilia RS 50

Multi-colour Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,682 mi
Last recorded18,682 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RS 5016,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 LTE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 18,682 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 18,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake Fluid Close to Minimum

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 18,670 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 18,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on exhaust (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 7,877 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,714 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 17,705 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

switch gear on nearside insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,052 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 14,052 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,389 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2009 12,389 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,509 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 11,503 miles

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

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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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CU05 LTE is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50 in Multi-colour with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 16,650 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 CU05 LTE, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU05 LTE is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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