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S317 LHN

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (6 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

20,035 mi
Last recorded20,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 LHN
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,035 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 20,006 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 19,990 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Movement on rear caliper mount

Fail 25 Jul 2017 19,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 19,960 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,888 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 19,874 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 19,860 miles

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

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,765 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,765 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,660 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 19,644 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,356 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 19,355 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 14,173 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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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S317 LHN is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 S317 LHN, 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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What year was S317 LHN registered?

S317 LHN is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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