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DX53 JBU

2003 Aprilia MX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,046 mi
Last recorded28,046 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Aprilia MX5015,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 JBU
MakeAprilia
ModelMX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 28,046 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 28,046 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 22,684 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 22,601 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Coolant leak

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

kick start slightly loose

Pass 5 May 2012 17,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 17,832 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,168 miles

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Apr 2011 15,168 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,543 miles

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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DX53 JBU is a 2003 Aprilia MX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia MX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 15,035 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 DX53 JBU, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia MX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 JBU registered?

DX53 JBU is a 2003 Aprilia MX50, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is DX53 JBU safe to buy?

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