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MV03 BUH

2003 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,883 mi
Last recorded28,883 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 BUH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2017 28,883 miles

Knock from front suspension on compression. No excess play/wear found at test.

Loose faring.

Rear sprocket warn

Fail 8 Apr 2017 28,856 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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))

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,828 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

knocking noise from front shock absorber but no play felt.recommend further inspection.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 9,828 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

knocking noise from front shock absorber but no play felt.recommend further inspection.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 9,326 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 9,318 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 9,288 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Front brake disc inner face corroded/deteriated.

Pass 15 May 2010 9,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,002 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 8,002 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 7,997 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

O/S mirror missing

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,976 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 7,976 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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MV03 BUH is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 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 MV03 BUH, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV03 BUH is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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