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R42 SOY

1997 Aprilia SR50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,201 mi
Last recorded12,201 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Aprilia SR5010,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 SOY
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,201 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 12,181 miles

Centre Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 8,068 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 8,068 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 4,675 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 4,662 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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R42 SOY is a 1997 Aprilia SR50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 10,051 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 SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R42 SOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R42 SOY registered?

R42 SOY is a 1997 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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