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P436 PLF

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,795 mi
Last recorded14,795 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 PLF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 14,795 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

attension required to rear light security

front tyre wearing low

Fail 31 May 2007 14,795 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

attension required to rear light security

front tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,568 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 13,568 miles

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

drive chain tention requires attension

front shock absorbers weak

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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P436 PLF is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P436 PLF, 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 P436 PLF registered?

P436 PLF is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P436 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P436 PLF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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