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DX03 BYU

2003 Aprilia RX50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,904 mi
Last recorded39,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RX5016,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 BYU
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2020 39,904 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front engine mounting bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached Missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced Little different between position lamp and stop lamp intensity (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Throttle slightly loose to handle bars

Fail 9 Mar 2020 39,904 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front engine mounting bolt (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear swing-arm bolt fixing nut, not on fully (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working with front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working with rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly not fixed or mounted correctly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Chain guard loose and rubbing rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,497 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 39,497 miles

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

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,191 miles

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

Front tyre has slight perishing on side walls but not deep enough to expose a ply or cord

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,758 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 36,758 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 33,752 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 May 2013 33,752 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 28,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,875 miles

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

front tyre worn and will affect handling

Pass 23 Jan 2009 13,850 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 13,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 12,794 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 12,793 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 3,450 miles

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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DX03 BYU is a 2003 Aprilia RX50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 16,036 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 DX03 BYU, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX03 BYU is a 2003 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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