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LJ03 UOM

2003 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,826 mi
Last recorded33,826 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RX5016,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UOM
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 33,826 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 May 2022 33,824 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 32,211 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 32,177 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 31,593 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 31,587 miles

Fork yoke fractured lock stop missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock clutch cable (2.1.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2019 31,575 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre fouling another component fouling exhaust (5.2.3 (f))

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkeage (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,717 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 25,717 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired could not fix (1.2.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 20,851 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front and rear (3.2.A1l)

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

indicator tell tail slow

Fail 8 Jan 2016 20,851 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front and rear (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering radiator bracket (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling wheel not square (2.5.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded tool box mounting under mudgard (6.2.1b)

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

indicator tell tail slow

Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,015 miles

exhaust noisy

front brake lever has ball missing

front tyre worn

play in front wheel bearing, front disc corroded

rear tyre low on tread

rear wheel slightly out of shape,

speedo insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2012 19,015 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

ball end broken on front brake lever

bolts missing from exhaust heat sheild

both tyres low on tread

front brake disc slightly corroded

front brakes only just lock out with no reserve travel

lock stops damaged

speedo head insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,015 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,439 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

engine noise

gear change leaver insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2008 18,439 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

engine noise

gear change leaver insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,395 miles

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

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,803 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 17,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 16,395 miles

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

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

Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

engine races like run ning out of fuel occasionally, requires investigation

front wheel to handlebar alignment slightly off but not enough to affect handling, would advise corrected however

loud mechanical noises from engine/gearbox unit at low revs † †

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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LJ03 UOM is a 2003 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 16,036 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 LJ03 UOM, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ03 UOM is a 2003 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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