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DK51 ESY

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,020 mi
Last recorded54,020 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ESY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,020 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 30,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,822 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Apr 2013 52,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 52,459 miles

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,976 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,976 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,748 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,198 miles

2 bolts missing from front mudguard but still secure

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,198 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

2 bolts missing from front mudguard but still secure

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,858 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 26,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,032 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 19,531 miles

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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DK51 ESY is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 20,805 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 DK51 ESY, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK51 ESY is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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