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S138 JJB

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231 mi
Last recorded231 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 JJB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 231 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,322 miles

only to be used during daylight hours.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,267 miles

no indicators fitted, only to be used in daylight hours and not times of poor visibility

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,119 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,119 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,627 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,719 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake hose slightly chaffed

Fail 18 Mar 2007 26,503 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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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S138 JJB is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 21,980 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 S138 JJB, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S138 JJB is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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