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R499 NCH

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,980 mi
Last recorded22,980 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 NCH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,980 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Gear lever bent

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 24 Jul 2015 22,980 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Gear lever bent

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 22,993 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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R499 NCH is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 49cc 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 R499 NCH, 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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R499 NCH is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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