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FJ53 KWV

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,921 mi
Last recorded38,921 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KWV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,921 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 38,893 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 35,234 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,969 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 32,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,445 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 23,702 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,273 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 8,374 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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FJ53 KWV is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ53 KWV, 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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FJ53 KWV is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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