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DS51 ZSD

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

23,276 mi
Last recorded23,276 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZSD
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 23,276 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,002 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 14,959 miles

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

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 13,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

fairings front and both sides showing signs of accident damage.

front tyre perished

Fail 19 Dec 2008 13,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

fairings front and both sides showing signs of accident damage.

front tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2007 10,118 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Inner Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

rear brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 4 Dec 2007 10,118 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Inner Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

rear brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 6,871 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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DS51 ZSD is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DS51 ZSD, 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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What year was DS51 ZSD registered?

DS51 ZSD is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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