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PO55 GZR

2005 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,479 mi
Last recorded28,479 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RS 5016,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 GZR
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 28,479 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 28,059 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 28,028 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,910 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fairing damaged but secure

hand grips slightly worn

Fail 27 Oct 2010 20,896 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,869 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 14,848 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,411 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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PO55 GZR is a 2005 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 2005 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 16,650 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 PO55 GZR, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO55 GZR is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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