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GX53 KPK

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

13,860 mi
Last recorded13,860 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 KPK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 13,860 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,766 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 8,766 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2011 8,691 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 8,691 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 8,681 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 8,642 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 4,845 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 4,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 3,072 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 3,072 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 2,737 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 2,737 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,737 miles

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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GX53 KPK is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 KPK, 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 GX53 KPK registered?

GX53 KPK is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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