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RX55 HXR

2005 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

19,281 mi
Last recorded19,281 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RS 5016,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 HXR
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2013 19,281 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Rear Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever bracket broken/clutch operable

offside switchgear slightly loose,pegs slightly worn

rear tyre has slight cracking in sidewall,both sides

Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,025 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 17,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 15,952 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 15,952 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 12,202 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 12,139 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 9,635 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 9,635 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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RX55 HXR is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 16,650 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 RX55 HXR, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX55 HXR registered?

RX55 HXR is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is RX55 HXR safe to buy?

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