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FM02 NHC

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,060 mi
Last recorded61,060 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 NHC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,060 miles

clutch leaver end missing

Fail 30 Sep 2019 61,059 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch leaver end missing

Pass 29 Sep 2018 59,328 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,900 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 27,900 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,743 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 May 2011 27,581 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 27,538 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 24,009 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 May 2008 24,009 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2007 23,606 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 23,602 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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FM02 NHC is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM02 NHC, 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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FM02 NHC is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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