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HY51 EEB

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

30,326 mi
Last recorded30,326 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 EEB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2009 30,326 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,560 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 28,545 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,221 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 26,110 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,969 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 19,928 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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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HY51 EEB is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 HY51 EEB, 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 HY51 EEB registered?

HY51 EEB is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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