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PL03 DZS

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,630 mi
Last recorded6,630 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 DZS
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 6,630 miles

both front forks seals slight misting of oil

head lamp switch slightly insecure

rear spindle lock nut only just reaching lock nut nylon

slight flicker on lights when indicators operated possible charging low

Fail 13 Aug 2021 6,490 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Clocks mounted insecurely

Front Mudguard insecure bolts loose ()

Throttle cable not fixed into housing correctly

Pass 25 Jul 2020 4,053 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 4,048 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Bolt missing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 3,409 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 3,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure mounting hanger (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 1,518 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
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PL03 DZS is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 PL03 DZS, 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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What year was PL03 DZS registered?

PL03 DZS is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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