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LK53 UAL

2004 Aprilia MX50

Purple Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,234 mi
Last recorded11,234 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Aprilia MX5014,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 UAL
MakeAprilia
ModelMX50
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,234 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 10 Apr 2012 11,234 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 3,209 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 3,200 miles

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

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 2,515 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 2,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 879 miles

bike presented for test with no rear footrests, not an issue as bike is off-road type.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 879 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

bike presented for test without side stand fitted.

clutch lever has end broken off.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 879 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 879 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Aprilia MX50?

Based on 1,370 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 83
reflector on motorcycle missing 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
wheel bearings have excessive free play 54
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LK53 UAL is a 2004 Aprilia MX50 in Purple with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia MX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 14,551 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 MX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK53 UAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia MX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Aprilia MX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK53 UAL is a 2004 Aprilia MX50, first registered on 18 January 2004.

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