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HJ02 VKU

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

19,880 mi
Last recorded19,880 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VKU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 19,880 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 19,880 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 17,957 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 17,951 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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 wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,757 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 17,757 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

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)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,221 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 15,217 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 5,628 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 5,623 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(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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HJ02 VKU is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HJ02 VKU, 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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HJ02 VKU is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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