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OV51 HKC

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,002 mi
Last recorded45,002 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HKC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,002 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 45,002 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 44,621 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 44,621 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 44,602 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,722 miles

headlight dip/high switch round wrong way

Fail 8 Dec 2007 38,696 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

headlight dip/high switch round wrong way

Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,633 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 32,531 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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OV51 HKC is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 20,805 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 OV51 HKC, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV51 HKC is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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