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P990 JAL

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,244 mi
Last recorded34,244 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 JAL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 34,244 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 34,192 miles

Footrest insecure L/Hand footrest hanger cracked (6.2.1a)

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars L/Hand handlebar bent,traps hand (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,598 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 11,598 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 11,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

battery secured by cable tie

fairing slightly insecure at bottom

front tyre sidewall slightly cracked both sides

indicators flashing slow but more than 60 times per min

sidestand stiff operation

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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P990 JAL is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P990 JAL, 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 P990 JAL registered?

P990 JAL is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P990 JAL safe to buy?

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