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MV53 AKP

2003 Aprilia SR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,359 mi
Last recorded18,359 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SR5014,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 AKP
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,359 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 29 May 2015 18,291 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 16,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,252 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 9,252 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,615 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 6,615 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,588 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 17,364 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 14,666 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 14,666 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,132 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 7,769 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,769 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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MV53 AKP is a 2003 Aprilia SR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,470 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 MV53 AKP, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV53 AKP is a 2003 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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