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S354 SRJ

1998 Aprilia RX50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,123 mi
Last recorded4,123 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RX5015,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 SRJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,123 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 May 2008 1,170 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 1,170 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber bottme bush has slight play.

Pass 8 May 2007 15,564 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 15,564 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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S354 SRJ is a 1998 Aprilia RX50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S354 SRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S354 SRJ is a 1998 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S354 SRJ safe to buy?

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