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PJ53 OWX

2004 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,614 mi
Last recorded37,614 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Aprilia RS 5016,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OWX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 37,614 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,346 miles

Rear shock damp

Fail 30 Jan 2012 34,346 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Rear shock damp

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,484 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 19,484 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,893 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight binding to front brake

Fail 11 Jan 2008 13,859 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 8,863 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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PJ53 OWX is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 16,781 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 PJ53 OWX, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ53 OWX is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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