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R872 ABK

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,157 mi
Last recorded21,157 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 ABK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 21,140 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 20,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R872 ABK is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R872 ABK, 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 R872 ABK registered?

R872 ABK is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R872 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 ABK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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