MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Battery cover missing
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front mudgaurd missing
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
Battery cover missing
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front mudgaurd missing
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Upper Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?
Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R59 VAM is a 1998 Aprilia SR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 19,040 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 SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R59 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R59 VAM is a 1998 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 5 March 1998.
Is R59 VAM safe to buy?
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