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PF02 VZJ

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,773 mi
Last recorded23,773 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 VZJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,773 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,291 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 22,278 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 194,465 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

R/H mirror missing.

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

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

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

bodywork damaged.

gear change lever damaged.

Fail 4 Nov 2006 18,797 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

bodywork damaged.

both front footrests damaged.

fliud around front brake caliper-recomend further investigation.

front brake resevoir fliud appears low - recomend further investigation.

gear change lever damaged.

Fail 8 Sep 2006 18,513 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 16,568 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 16,568 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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PF02 VZJ is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 19,901 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 PF02 VZJ, 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 24 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PF02 VZJ is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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