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LT02 VSK

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,773 mi
Last recorded35,773 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 VSK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,773 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 35,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking ferrel (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 32,969 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 29,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 26,511 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 2,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,552 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 18,552 miles

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

oil on rear tyre. oil leak from 2t tank.battery flat. front brake hose-clip not secured.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,059 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 17,637 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,728 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 12,728 miles

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))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 26 May 2010 12,715 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,725 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 7,699 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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 incorrect (6.3.1a)

chain guard missing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 1,078 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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LT02 VSK is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 19,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT02 VSK, 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 24 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT02 VSK is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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