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FJ54 VNK

2004 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,300 mi
Last recorded35,300 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Aprilia RS 5016,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 VNK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 35,300 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 35,278 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside fairing insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,647 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 34,647 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp to bright (1.3.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,459 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 32,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,777 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 30,721 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,428 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 24,428 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,960 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 20,960 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,358 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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FJ54 VNK is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 16,781 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 FJ54 VNK, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ54 VNK registered?

FJ54 VNK is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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