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LJ54 FPU

2004 Aprilia RS 50

Orange Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

361,953 mi
Last recorded361,953 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Aprilia RS 5016,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 FPU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 361,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,916 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 31,888 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,912 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 22,912 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2010 21,510 miles

right side exhaust loos

Fail 1 Mar 2010 21,510 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

right side exhaust loos

left fairing loos and fouling chaine

left foot peg hanger fouling chaine gard

side stand foling chaine

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,572 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 20,572 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 16,911 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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LJ54 FPU is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50 in Orange with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 16,781 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 LJ54 FPU, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ54 FPU is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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