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PO53 PGU

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

12,456 mi
Last recorded12,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 PGU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 12,456 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 12,456 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2016 5,296 miles

Front brake caliper slightly sticking

Front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 4 May 2016 5,296 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour blue led showing from rear (1.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front brake caliper slightly sticking

Front tyre sidewall perished

Rear suspension bush has slight free play bottom bush has up & down play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Apr 2016 5,296 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2014 1,641 miles

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2013 1,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 1,466 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 1,466 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,578 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 24,562 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,491 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 21,491 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 21,491 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 19,896 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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PO53 PGU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PO53 PGU, 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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PO53 PGU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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