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DU04 BKX

2004 Aprilia MX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

23,420 mi
Last recorded23,420 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Aprilia MX5014,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 BKX
MakeAprilia
ModelMX50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,420 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 23,412 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,605 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,659 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 18,659 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,814 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 17,814 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,979 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

oil has been leaking all over motor

Fail 7 Jul 2007 16,979 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front side light not working

headlight ajuster screw missing

locking device for ajuster screw on front brake master cylinder missing

oil has been leaking all over motor

Fail 28 Jun 2007 16,979 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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DU04 BKX is a 2004 Aprilia MX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia MX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 14,551 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 DU04 BKX, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia MX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU04 BKX is a 2004 Aprilia MX50, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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