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RK03 FKB

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,686 mi
Last recorded27,686 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 FKB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 27,686 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 27,086 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,483 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 21,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,023 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Sep 2012 21,023 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

l/h switch gear loose

rear tyre flat

Pass 12 May 2011 13,354 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 13,351 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,930 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 10,930 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,776 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 10,776 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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RK03 FKB is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 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 RK03 FKB, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK03 FKB is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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