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DX53 JEU

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

23,524 mi
Last recorded23,524 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 JEU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,524 miles

p taylor only inspected failed items

Fail 8 Oct 2015 23,520 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,595 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

mirrors missing

Fail 5 Jul 2014 18,523 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

General condition

Mirrors missing

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,101 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 16,075 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 15,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 15,840 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch lever incorrect for model limited return travel

gear linkage broken

left hand mirror insecure

clutch dragging

oil leaking from 2 stroke oil tank

Pass 16 Dec 2010 12,513 miles

Front Brake pads getting down.

Rear tyre close to minimum tread requirement.

Slight movement in lower shock bush

Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,486 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 11,486 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 11,478 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,983 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 9,135 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 9,135 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS 50?

Based on 20,050 MOT tests across 3,382 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,395
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,304
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,096
wheel bearings have excessive free play 805
Drive chain excessively loose 679
Footrest missing 571
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DX53 JEU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 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 RS 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 1,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 JEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX53 JEU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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