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HG02 BXW

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Grey Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,246 mi
Last recorded31,246 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 BXW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,246 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 28,423 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 28,342 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 25,309 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 25,304 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,167 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 20,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,440 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 11,436 miles

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 11,434 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Chain adjuster locking nuts not tight

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Indicator wireing not secured correctly.

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,449 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,649 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
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HG02 BXW is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 19,901 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 HG02 BXW, 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 24 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG02 BXW registered?

HG02 BXW is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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