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R670 SLE

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,206 mi
Last recorded190,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 SLE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 190,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 3,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 3,087 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 2,428 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 2,428 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 24,179 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 9 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 2 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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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R670 SLE is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R670 SLE, 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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What year was R670 SLE registered?

R670 SLE is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R670 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 SLE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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