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MX53 YLE

2003 Aprilia SR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,002 mi
Last recorded13,002 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SR5014,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 YLE
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 13,002 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 13,002 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 12,955 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

main stand pivot worn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,744 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 12,731 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Main stand bracket worn

Pass 26 Oct 2013 12,725 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear hugger touches tyre

Speedo insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2013 12,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear hugger touches tyre

Speedo insecure

Pass 11 May 2012 12,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 10,872 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 9,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,590 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 2,766 miles

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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MX53 YLE is a 2003 Aprilia SR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX53 YLE, 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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What year was MX53 YLE registered?

MX53 YLE is a 2003 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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