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S352 LMO

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,157 mi
Last recorded37,157 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 LMO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2011 37,157 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,855 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 31,847 miles

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,912 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 41,891 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 41,891 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

unable to start bike to test lights or exhaust.

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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S352 LMO is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S352 LMO, 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 S352 LMO registered?

S352 LMO is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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