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HX53 SXL

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,572 mi
Last recorded25,572 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 SXL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 25,572 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 25,572 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 25,270 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 25,270 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,818 miles

Rear rear wheel bearings has excessive play

Pass 20 May 2015 19,671 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 19,671 miles

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

Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 16,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 10,959 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 10,959 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 7,546 miles

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

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2011 6,670 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 6,598 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 6,598 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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HX53 SXL is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SXL, 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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What year was HX53 SXL registered?

HX53 SXL is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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