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HF03 VZP

2003 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,002 mi
Last recorded44,002 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RX5016,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VZP
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,002 miles

DAYTIME MOT. ONLY FOR USE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND NOT AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY

Fail 28 Sep 2016 43,938 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear chainguaRD NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 May 2015 38,389 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,389 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,186 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 35,186 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,806 miles

Chain guard missing

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,136 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,367 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 25,789 miles

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

Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,132 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 22,132 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,056 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,606 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,707 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 8,625 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

chain and sprockets worn

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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HF03 VZP is a 2003 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HF03 VZP, 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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HF03 VZP is a 2003 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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