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HJ02 VTW

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,367 mi
Last recorded12,367 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VTW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 12,367 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 12,367 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2011 11,961 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 11,946 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2010

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2009

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 673 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 673 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 8,971 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,193 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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HJ02 VTW is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black 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 HJ02 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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