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LJ51 MVP

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,144 mi
Last recorded19,144 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MVP
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 19,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,425 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 18,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,607 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 16,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 11,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 11,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 10,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 5,503 miles

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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LJ51 MVP is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ51 MVP, 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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LJ51 MVP is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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