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DK53 YDE

2003 Aprilia MX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,705 mi
Last recorded21,705 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Aprilia MX5015,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YDE
MakeAprilia
ModelMX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 21,705 miles

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

Front Front tyre side walls have slight perishing

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

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

Rear light mount insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2017 21,705 miles

Headlamp insecure Bulb not fitted correctly (1.2.3b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

Front Front tyre side walls have slight perishing

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

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

Rear light mount insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2016 20,199 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 20,199 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,350 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 17,350 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,276 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 7,926 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,926 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 5,514 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 5,514 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia MX50?

Based on 1,370 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 83
reflector on motorcycle missing 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
wheel bearings have excessive free play 54
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DK53 YDE is a 2003 Aprilia MX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia MX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 15,035 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 MX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 YDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia MX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia MX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK53 YDE is a 2003 Aprilia MX50, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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