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R193 GJO

1998 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,867 mi
Last recorded23,867 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RX5015,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 GJO
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,867 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 23,867 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 21,276 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 21,257 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 18,528 miles

Front brake hose has limited room to move but unlikely to be pulled or catch on other components

Nearside Front slight scoring on fork

Oil leak ()

both tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 28 Jul 2017 18,528 miles

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

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

Front brake hose has limited room to move but unlikely to be pulled or catch on other components

Nearside Front slight scoring on fork

Oil leak ()

both tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 21 Jul 2016 11,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,464 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 11,464 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,906 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 19,906 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 10,056 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,885 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 9,862 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 5,662 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 5,649 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 5,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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R193 GJO is a 1998 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R193 GJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R193 GJO is a 1998 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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