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LG51 AKJ

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,758 mi
Last recorded25,758 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 AKJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 25,758 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 25,756 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 25,743 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 25,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 11,426 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 25,372 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Fuel tank loose (6.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 22,751 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,554 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 20,554 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2005 20,549 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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)

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

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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LG51 AKJ is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LG51 AKJ, 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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LG51 AKJ is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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