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MX56 RKU

2006 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,350 mi
Last recorded42,350 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Aprilia RS 5014,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 RKU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 42,350 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2026 42,345 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2024 41,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 37,263 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly revs stick on (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 37,191 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 37,172 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,644 miles

1 front tyre wearing low

Fail 29 May 2014 29,644 miles

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

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

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

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

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

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

1 front tyre wearing low

Pass 22 May 2013 22,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,604 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,307 miles

rear tyre wearing flat on central line

Fail 15 Jan 2011 9,307 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

rear tyre wearing flat on central line

Pass 15 Jan 2010 6,857 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 6,857 miles

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

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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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MX56 RKU is a 2006 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 14,883 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 MX56 RKU, 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 20 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX56 RKU registered?

MX56 RKU is a 2006 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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