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EU53 ZBX

2003 Aprilia SR50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,363 mi
Last recorded32,363 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SR5014,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ZBX
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 32,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 31,962 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror loose

Rear tyre is flat

Pass 27 Aug 2020 30,005 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 28,297 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 28,297 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,110 miles

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,104 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 27,078 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

No mirrors fitted at time of test

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

Rear stop/position light is deteriorated faded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,108 miles

No mirrors fitted at time of test

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle cable is not secure in throttle housing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 22,108 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

No mirrors fitted at time of test

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle cable is not secure in throttle housing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,759 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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EU53 ZBX is a 2003 Aprilia SR50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,470 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 SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 ZBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU53 ZBX is a 2003 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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