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R175 CGJ

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,979 mi
Last recorded2,979 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 CGJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 2,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 2,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,489 miles

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

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

advise drivechain tight

Fail 21 Aug 2017 27,489 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 2,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 1,902 miles

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

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

speedo drive fitted incorrectly

Pass 24 Jul 2013 1,658 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 831 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 100,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,825 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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R175 CGJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R175 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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What year was R175 CGJ registered?

R175 CGJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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