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R555 JBL

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,598 mi
Last recorded50,598 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 JBL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 50,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamps missing top securing bolts still secure

Engine warning light on

Fail 29 Jun 2026 50,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamps missing top securing bolts still secure

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2026 25,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened fork stauntion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened fork stauntion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 23,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 23,673 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 18,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 8,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,823 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 4 Sep 2020 8,403 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 36,444 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 36,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,142 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 7,443 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 7,443 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar fractured to the extent that detachment is likely (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 6,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,488 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 6,487 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2016 6,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 May 2015 5,608 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 4,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 4,616 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 4,616 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R555 JBL is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 19,901 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 R555 JBL, 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 24 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R555 JBL is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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