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R645 TCW

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,655 mi
Last recorded31,655 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 TCW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 31,655 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 31,655 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,435 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 31,428 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 28,071 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,090 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

footrests

steering lockstop condition

Fail 14 Nov 2011 19,090 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

footrests

steering lockstop condition

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,640 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 17,577 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,403 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 15,360 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,225 miles

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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R645 TCW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R645 TCW, 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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R645 TCW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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