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N951 NWS

1996 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,497 mi
Last recorded25,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 NWS
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,497 miles

Gear change pivot seized and moving in housing

Fail 6 Jun 2019 25,497 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear change pivot seized and moving in housing

Pass 30 May 2018 22,501 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 22,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,368 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 20,360 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,365 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 18,361 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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N951 NWS is a 1996 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N951 NWS, 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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What year was N951 NWS registered?

N951 NWS is a 1996 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N951 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N951 NWS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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