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N186 LEX

1996 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,779 mi
Last recorded23,779 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 LEX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 23,779 miles

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

Upper Shock absorber slightly loose bolt and bush slight play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 23,772 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Shock absorber slightly loose bolt and bush slight play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,748 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 23,744 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,637 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,248 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no rear seat fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2011 21,406 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 21,375 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,481 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no front brake light switch fitted

no rear seat or footrests fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2009 19,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear seat removed

Pass 5 Jul 2008 19,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,018 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 19,018 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 19,018 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,545 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 14,534 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

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

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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N186 LEX is a 1996 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N186 LEX, 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 30 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N186 LEX is a 1996 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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