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FY52 GVU

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

42,243 mi
Last recorded42,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GVU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,243 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 42,243 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 13 May 2017 41,533 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked side wall (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2017 41,533 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked side wall (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 39,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,954 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 31,952 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,002 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 28,002 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 24,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 24,039 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 24,021 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 23,948 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

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

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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FY52 GVU is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FY52 GVU, 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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What year was FY52 GVU registered?

FY52 GVU is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is FY52 GVU safe to buy?

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