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R924 XAO

1998 Aprilia RX50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,854 mi
Last recorded33,854 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RX5015,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 XAO
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 33,854 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

no main beam warning light

no mirrors at time of test

play in clutch lever pivots

Fail 2 Apr 2014 33,854 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

no main beam warning light

no mirrors at time of test

play in clutch lever pivots

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,854 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,359 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

no indicators at timeof test

play in clutch lever pivot

Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,355 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

no indicators at timeof test

play in clutch lever pivot

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,685 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 31,630 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

clutch lever broken

offside rear spindle adjuster broken

rear tyre has split in tread but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,944 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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R924 XAO is a 1998 Aprilia RX50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 15,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R924 XAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R924 XAO is a 1998 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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