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HF54 BBZ

2004 Aprilia RX50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,326 mi
Last recorded37,326 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Aprilia RX509,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 BBZ
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,326 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 37,241 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light also affect rear light (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,008 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 70,580 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside 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 lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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 Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,157 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,157 miles

Centre Front Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Lower Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 22,443 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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HF54 BBZ is a 2004 Aprilia RX50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 9,573 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 HF54 BBZ, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF54 BBZ is a 2004 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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