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R169 CGJ

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,923 mi
Last recorded29,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 CGJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,923 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,003 miles

ONLY USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND NOT USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY

Fail 26 Feb 2010 11,003 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 11,003 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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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R169 CGJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 22,951 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 R169 CGJ, 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 29 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R169 CGJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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