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R499 CBP

1998 Aprilia RX50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

15,636 mi
Last recorded15,636 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RX5015,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 CBP
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 15,636 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 15,615 miles

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

Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 15,604 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,604 miles

rear mudgaurd insecure

speedo in/op

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,094 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 15,087 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 15,076 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 14,106 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R499 CBP is a 1998 Aprilia RX50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R499 CBP, 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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R499 CBP is a 1998 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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