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P427 POW

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,906 mi
Last recorded15,906 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 POW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,906 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,592 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 24,588 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P427 POW is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 22,951 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P427 POW, 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 29 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 P427 POW registered?

P427 POW is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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