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LF03 LFH

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

24,632 mi
Last recorded24,632 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 LFH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,632 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,468 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 24,468 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 21,535 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 21,535 miles

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

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,192 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 30,192 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 26,741 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 26,741 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front 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)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,090 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 19,088 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,871 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,353 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 14,991 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 14,991 miles

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

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

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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LF03 LFH is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LF03 LFH, 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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LF03 LFH is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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