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R580 DAH

1998 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

24,731 mi
Last recorded24,731 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 DAH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,731 miles

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

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

clutch cable frayed. front and rear tyres have cracks in side walls.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 24,731 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

clutch cable frayed. front and rear tyres have cracks in side walls.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 24,372 miles

gear selector pivot very loose

Fail 18 Oct 2012 24,372 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

gear selector pivot very loose

Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,383 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 23,381 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,543 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 20,543 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 20,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 May 2009 20,091 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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R580 DAH is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 21,980 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 R580 DAH, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R580 DAH is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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