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PJ53 OWB

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,164 mi
Last recorded30,164 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OWB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 30,164 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Impact damage noted.

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 30,162 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Impact damage noted.

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,698 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 May 2011 244,024 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front tyre slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,374 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,101 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 131,929 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,026 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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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PJ53 OWB is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ53 OWB, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ53 OWB is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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