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FD51 MLF

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Yellow Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

37,467 mi
Last recorded37,467 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 MLF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,467 miles

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

slight damage to front brake lever

Fail 15 Jun 2021 37,443 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working by front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight damage to front brake lever

Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,092 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 34,092 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 34,091 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,083 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,082 miles

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,068 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,087 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 31,087 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,950 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 29,946 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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 10 Dec 2009 27,489 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 27,489 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 24,952 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,693 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 17,691 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 17,682 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Outer Front Lower Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 10,240 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
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FD51 MLF is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Yellow with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 19,901 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 FD51 MLF, 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 24 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD51 MLF is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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