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EU53 JKJ

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,436 mi
Last recorded12,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JKJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 12,436 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front rubber tyre valve perished, and in my opinion is likely to soon fail causing sudden loss of air pressure

Fail 13 Jun 2018 12,421 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front rubber tyre valve perished, and in my opinion is likely to soon fail causing sudden loss of air pressure

Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,831 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 11,831 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 6,968 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

exhaust mount broken

gear lever pivot loose

incorrect clutch lever fitted

nearside rider footpeg bent

offside front indicator loose

rear brake pedal repair

Fail 26 Oct 2011 6,833 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Exhaust mount broken

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Gear lever pivot loose

Nearside rider footpeg bent

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Offside front indicator loose

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

Rear brake pedal temp repair

Fail 26 Oct 2011 6,833 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Gear lever pivot loose

Lower exhaust mount broken

Nearside rider footpeg bent

Offside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Offside front indicator movement

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

Rear brake pedal repair

Pass 4 Nov 2010 2,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

brake pedal lever slightly bent

front fork stanchions pitted (outside active range)

gearchange lever play

offside front indicator - temporary repair

rear wheel bearings play - STRONG ADVICE

seat base slightly insecure

speedo cable missing

Fail 21 Oct 2010 2,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front fork stanchions pitted (outside active range)

gearchange lever play

offside front indicator - temporary repair

seat base slightly insecure

speedo cable missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,571 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

gear selector bent

Pass 18 Dec 2007 2,492 miles

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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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EU53 JKJ is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EU53 JKJ, 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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EU53 JKJ is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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