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R223 NGM

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,803 mi
Last recorded23,803 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 NGM
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 23,803 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 23,783 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 21,826 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R223 NGM is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R223 NGM, 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 R223 NGM registered?

R223 NGM is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R223 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 NGM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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