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R976 HGJ

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,923 mi
Last recorded28,923 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 HGJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,923 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 28,923 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,990 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 26,990 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,369 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,349 miles

not fitted with rear footrests

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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R976 HGJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 22,951 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 R976 HGJ, 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 29 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R976 HGJ registered?

R976 HGJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R976 HGJ safe to buy?

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