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P579 ROO

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,250 mi
Last recorded5,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 ROO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2011 5,250 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2011 5,250 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 5,239 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 2,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 1,954 miles

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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P579 ROO is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P579 ROO, 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 P579 ROO registered?

P579 ROO is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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