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R549 KDG

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,704 mi
Last recorded5,704 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 KDG
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2005 5,704 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 5,704 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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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R549 KDG is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R549 KDG, 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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What year was R549 KDG registered?

R549 KDG is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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