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S218 SPU

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

19,508 mi
Last recorded19,508 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2006
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 SPU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,508 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 19,508 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 3 Aug 2005 19,508 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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S218 SPU is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 S218 SPU, 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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How do I check the history of S218 SPU?

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What year was S218 SPU registered?

S218 SPU is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S218 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 SPU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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