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FP53 GHX

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,475 mi
Last recorded23,475 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 GHX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 23,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake lever broken

n/s riders footrest broken

rear footrests/pointing in a downward position

gear change lever bent/fouling on frame

Fail 19 May 2011 23,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake lever broken

n/s riders footrest broken

rear footrests/pointing in a downward position

gear change lever bent/fouling on frame

Pass 20 May 2010 22,081 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 22,801 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,167 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,165 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,078 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 19,077 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,004 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 13,004 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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FP53 GHX is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FP53 GHX, 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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What year was FP53 GHX registered?

FP53 GHX is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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