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KU52 LXZ

2002 Aprilia RX50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

1,989 mi
Last recorded1,989 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RX5015,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 LXZ
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 1,989 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,989 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 15,890 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 15,856 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,188 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 13,187 miles

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2006
Fail 2 Feb 2006

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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KU52 LXZ is a 2002 Aprilia RX50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 15,484 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 LXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU52 LXZ is a 2002 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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