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HX03 LZU

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

18,180 mi
Last recorded18,180 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 LZU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,180 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 18,160 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear brake caliper holding bolts have stripped thread

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,728 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 13,728 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,728 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 13,728 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,404 miles

rear tyre on limit

Fail 13 Jul 2009 13,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,281 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 9,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Fairing insecure and rubbing on drive chain

Fail 14 Oct 2006 9,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,278 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 May 2006 8,927 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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HX03 LZU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 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 HX03 LZU, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX03 LZU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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