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S428 NRB

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,864 mi
Last recorded31,864 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 NRB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,864 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

petrol cap working

Fail 9 Dec 2011 31,843 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

petrol cap working

Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,010 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 27,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 26,972 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

rear light unit insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,202 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,585 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 17,521 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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S428 NRB is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S428 NRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S428 NRB registered?

S428 NRB is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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