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CV55 EKM

2005 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,107 mi
Last recorded26,107 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RX5013,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 EKM
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 26,107 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 26,084 miles

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

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 25,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre perishing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 25,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre perishing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 25,176 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake component modification unsafe Rear pad pin locking device (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 23,083 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 23,020 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Fail 23 May 2014 22,829 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 22,829 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2013 22,133 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 16,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,592 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 10,588 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 6,958 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 6,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 5,348 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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CV55 EKM is a 2005 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 13,036 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 CV55 EKM, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV55 EKM is a 2005 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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