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HX53 HPK

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,960 mi
Last recorded23,960 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 HPK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2024 23,960 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

speedo cable insecure

wiring loom insecurely attached at front

Pass 16 May 2014 23,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,960 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,961 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 23,961 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

rear brake pads missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,234 miles

slight play on rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2007 23,209 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

slight play on rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,124 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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HX53 HPK is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HX53 HPK, 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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HX53 HPK is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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