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DX51 VHU

2002 Aprilia RX50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,392 mi
Last recorded37,392 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RX5015,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VHU
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 37,392 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 35,214 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

front tyre waring unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,214 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

front tyre waring unevenly

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,426 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,837 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 28,514 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

l/h mirror obstructs grip on l/h handlebar

Fail 17 Jul 2007 24,897 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,522 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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DX51 VHU is a 2002 Aprilia RX50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 15,484 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 DX51 VHU, 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 24 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX51 VHU is a 2002 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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