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R149 VFJ

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

44,623 mi
Last recorded44,623 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 VFJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 44,623 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 44,622 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 44,615 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever insecure brake lever adjuster bolt missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) wheel split pin locking device missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

bike is unable to be turned off by ignition

gearchange pivot worn

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,524 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 44,524 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected mounting bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,256 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,094 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 44,094 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,094 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 44,098 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front mudguard insecure

gearlever likely to fall out of pivot

radiator fairing and rear seat cowls insecure

screen damaged and has shart edges

Fail 14 Oct 2011 43,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,172 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 42,172 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 42,083 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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))

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,610 miles

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 31,610 miles

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

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,758 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 28,758 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,739 miles

1. screen cracked

Inner Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Inner Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Inner Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2006 22,051 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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R149 VFJ is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 21,980 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 R149 VFJ, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R149 VFJ is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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