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LJ55 NSU

2005 Aprilia SR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Aprilia SR509,766 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 NSU
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2020
Fail 24 Apr 2020

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2017 14,191 miles

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

bike not idling

Fail 29 Apr 2017 14,191 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

bike not idling

Fail 14 Jan 2017 14,144 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 14,103 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn Worn below 3.5mm (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.4b)

Riders seat insecure seat no locking (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also punctured (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,067 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,030 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 8,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 6,342 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 6,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 3,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 2,616 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 408 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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LJ55 NSU is a 2005 Aprilia SR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 9,766 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 SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 NSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ55 NSU registered?

LJ55 NSU is a 2005 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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