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PO55 VJF

2005 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,223 mi
Last recorded31,223 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RS 5016,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 VJF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,223 miles

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

Slight play in Swing arm bushes

Fail 1 Mar 2017 31,216 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside front indicator insecure

Slight play in Swing arm bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2016 28,486 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 28,486 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn excessive play in rear brake pedal (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,119 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,052 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 24,052 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,467 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 20,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,587 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 19,587 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,134 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 15,134 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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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PO55 VJF is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VJF, 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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What year was PO55 VJF registered?

PO55 VJF is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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