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LF03 LFY

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

24,866 mi
Last recorded24,866 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 LFY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 24,866 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 24,866 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 24,811 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside side stand insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 24,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 21,528 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 21,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,845 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 21 May 2015 43,833 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

n/s switch gear needs attention

rear tyre has a tube fitted to tubeless tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,627 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 43,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 16 May 2012 41,268 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 41,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,366 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 34,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,355 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,120 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 33,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,116 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 26,104 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,743 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,743 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 18,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,526 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 18,526 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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LF03 LFY is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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