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RY03 MFU

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,437 mi
Last recorded32,437 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 MFU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 32,437 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 31,952 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 31,078 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 31,075 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 17,832 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,724 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 17,431 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 17,395 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim at tickover (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake line resting on exhaust (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected loose fouls front brake lever (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,981 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,319 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 15,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 15,083 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 15,045 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fuel smell but no leaks

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Riders seat loose but held with lock so cannot come off

front mud guard is loose but not insecure (bolts done up tight)

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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RY03 MFU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RY03 MFU, 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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What year was RY03 MFU registered?

RY03 MFU is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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