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HF55 AVC

2005 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,932 mi
Last recorded20,932 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RS 5016,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 AVC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 20,932 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 17,226 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted front brake reservoir (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Higher rear brake effort normally obtainable

Rear hugger not secure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 17,214 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp insecure main beam bulb (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering fouling speedo cable (2.1.2a)

both tyres side wall perishing

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Jul 2014 8,415 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

engine smokes

Fail 1 Jul 2014 8,414 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

both grips badly worn

engine smokes

Pass 6 Oct 2011 7,559 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 7,534 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 6,465 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 6,428 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake pedal return stop broken off

Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,612 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 5,610 miles

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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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HF55 AVC is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 16,650 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 HF55 AVC, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF55 AVC registered?

HF55 AVC is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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