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R957 DNV

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,110 mi
Last recorded22,110 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 DNV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,110 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 22,109 miles

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R957 DNV is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R957 DNV, 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 R957 DNV registered?

R957 DNV is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R957 DNV safe to buy?

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