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R743 EOX

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,967 mi
Last recorded34,967 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 EOX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,967 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 34,967 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,840 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

clutch cable to long gear lever bent chain slightly loose

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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R743 EOX is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R743 EOX, 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 R743 EOX registered?

R743 EOX is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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