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P615 JAU

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,497 mi
Last recorded29,497 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 JAU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,497 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

screen missing

Fail 22 Jul 2021 29,497 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

left hand footpeg pin clip missing

screen missing

Fail 14 Dec 2017 29,494 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Chain guard insecure front sprocket chain guard (6.2.1c)

Footrest missing passenger footrests missing (6.2.1a)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension assembly component missing front spindle security bolt missing (2.3.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose left hand side (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion left hand side (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

left hand foot peg clip missing but secure by another component

no valve cap fitted front

screen missing

seat tail unit loose but secure with other screws

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,186 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 23,186 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,951 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 22,951 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,007 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 22,007 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,920 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 17,920 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2009 15,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,044 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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P615 JAU is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P615 JAU, 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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P615 JAU is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 22 July 1997.

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