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LF52 RYB

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4,777 mi
Last recorded4,777 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 RYB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 4,777 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 4,771 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2014 16,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,143 miles

Air box missing

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 19,143 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Air filter assembly missing

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,817 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,803 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear hugger loose

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,683 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 20,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,364 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 13,362 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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LF52 RYB is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LF52 RYB, 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 LF52 RYB registered?

LF52 RYB is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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