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LN51 TNV

2002 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

29,675 mi
Last recorded29,675 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS16,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 TNV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 29,675 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

dipped beam dim

rear brake pedal pivot point worn

rear sprocket carrier worn

untidy wiring inside fairing

Fail 28 Sep 2019 29,675 miles

dipped beam dim

rear brake pedal pivot point worn

rear sprocket carrier worn

untidy wiring inside fairing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 29,675 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip beam excessively dim (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component modification unsafe brake pad pin retaining clip missing. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

front suspension has reduced damping

Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,675 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

both rear footpegs are damaged

clutch lever mount is damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise rear nearside foot peg damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2017 27,916 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise rear nearside foot peg damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,627 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

nearside rear foot peg is slightly damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,627 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,206 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

nearside rear footrest damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,052 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise fairings temporay fitted

advise gear lever damaged

advise l/h switch gear loose

advise rear brake lever damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2013 24,052 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise fairings temporay fitted

advise gear lever damaged

advise l/h switch gear loose

advise rear brake lever damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,308 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 11,940 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 11,940 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 11,940 miles

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

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

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

Bike leaking oil

N/S footrest hanger bent

N/S handle bar bent

Pass 14 May 2007 4,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 4,667 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?

Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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LN51 TNV is a 2002 Aprilia RS in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 16,860 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN51 TNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia RS is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LN51 TNV is a 2002 Aprilia RS, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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