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GX53 KOU

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,426 mi
Last recorded29,426 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 KOU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 29,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 29,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,653 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 21,345 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,516 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 12,516 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,516 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 12,516 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain 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)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

rear brake pedal stop bolt and locking nut missing

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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GX53 KOU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GX53 KOU, 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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GX53 KOU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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