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HX51 YOP

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,875 mi
Last recorded31,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 YOP
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,875 miles

Centre Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 31,864 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

clutch cable routed incorrect pulls on fork leg

Fail 2 Aug 2011 31,856 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,172 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 28,005 miles

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

left and right side switchgear insecure, locating pins damaged/missing, this could in the case of the throttle control cause incorrect engine speed & loss of control

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,121 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

front fairing damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2008 24,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 20,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,438 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 18,438 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2005 14,770 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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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HX51 YOP is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 HX51 YOP, 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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HX51 YOP is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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