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RX56 FTE

2006 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

303 mi
Last recorded303 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Aprilia RS 5014,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 FTE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 11 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 7 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 11,966 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 11,966 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 10,601 miles

Centre Front tyre uneven wear to tread

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

Rear swing arm slight play in bushing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,541 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 10,500 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,385 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 9,385 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 8,716 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 8,716 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 3,105 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 3,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 3,093 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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RX56 FTE is a 2006 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 14,883 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 RX56 FTE, 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 20 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX56 FTE registered?

RX56 FTE is a 2006 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 29 October 2006.

Is RX56 FTE safe to buy?

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