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HX51 ULH

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,878 mi
Last recorded43,878 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 ULH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged 14 years (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 43,838 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 43,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 43,801 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 39,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside front foot rest,end has broken off.(Advise early replacement.)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,536 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,981 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Centre Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 27,981 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Centre Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

centre front tyre pressure a bit low the bike may feel heavy to ride

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,599 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 25,591 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 22,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 15,843 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 14,969 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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HX51 ULH is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 20,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX51 ULH, 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 25 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 HX51 ULH registered?

HX51 ULH is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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