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LJ53 VMT

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,908 mi
Last recorded10,908 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VMT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 10,908 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 10,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 10,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 10,791 miles

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 10,791 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 10,791 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

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

rear brake did not lock rollers on brake tester

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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LJ53 VMT is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ53 VMT, 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 LJ53 VMT registered?

LJ53 VMT is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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