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R48 NMW

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,322 mi
Last recorded26,322 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 NMW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 26,322 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

brake pedle slightly spongy

slight,s slit,s in both tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,586 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2011 25,578 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 25,075 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,303 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,263 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R48 NMW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 21,980 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 R48 NMW, 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 28 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 R48 NMW registered?

R48 NMW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R48 NMW safe to buy?

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