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DX03 XLB

2003 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

45,175 mi
Last recorded45,175 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RX5016,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 XLB
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,175 miles

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

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

no lights fitted at time of test ( day light use only )

Fail 27 May 2017 45,175 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective Steering impeded on right hand lock (2.1.3)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 45,175 miles

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 43,070 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 43,070 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 37,011 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,306 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 35,306 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,726 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,128 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 27,103 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,251 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 14,251 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 11,855 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 11,855 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 7,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,549 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 XLB is a 2003 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2003 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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