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RV52 XYG

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,181 mi
Last recorded21,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 XYG
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 21,181 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 18,719 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 18,713 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 18,702 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,359 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,112 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 7,569 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 7,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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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RV52 XYG is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 19,901 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 RV52 XYG, 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 24 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 RV52 XYG registered?

RV52 XYG is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is RV52 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 XYG shows 9 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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