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LJ54 DCX

2004 Aprilia RX50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Aprilia RX509,573 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 DCX
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016
Fail 28 Nov 2016

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2014
Fail 26 Jul 2014

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012
Pass 16 Apr 2011

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011

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

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 118 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 118 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2008 70 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 70 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2007

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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LJ54 DCX is a 2004 Aprilia RX50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 9,573 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 LJ54 DCX, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ54 DCX is a 2004 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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