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FX53 HCU

2003 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,610 mi
Last recorded12,610 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RX5016,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 HCU
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 12,610 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 12,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 12,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 11,954 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

chain guard missing

front sprocket engine cover missing

Fail 17 Oct 2016 11,954 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

chain guard missing

front sprocket engine cover missing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,842 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 11,842 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,937 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 10,937 miles

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

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 10,347 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 10,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 6,401 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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FX53 HCU is a 2003 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 16,036 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 HCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX53 HCU registered?

FX53 HCU is a 2003 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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