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R490 ALK

1998 Aprilia SR50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,224 mi
Last recorded15,224 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Aprilia SR5019,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 ALK
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 15,224 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,312 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 12,312 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2006 9,717 miles

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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R490 ALK is a 1998 Aprilia SR50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 19,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R490 ALK, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R490 ALK registered?

R490 ALK is a 1998 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R490 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 ALK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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