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PE51 ZDO

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

34,946 mi
Last recorded34,946 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 ZDO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,946 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 34,945 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

side stand spring missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 316,438 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 31,634 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 31,614 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Front Upper Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,369 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Jul 2012 27,172 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,237 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Jul 2011 21,237 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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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PE51 ZDO is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 20,805 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 PE51 ZDO, 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 25 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 PE51 ZDO registered?

PE51 ZDO is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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