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S43 SCJ

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,086 mi
Last recorded154,086 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 SCJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 154,086 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 15,408 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

rear pads low † †front pads on limit † †front tyre on limit † †front brake binding slightly † †front farings close to steering on lock

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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S43 SCJ is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S43 SCJ, 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 S43 SCJ registered?

S43 SCJ is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S43 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 SCJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S43 SCJ have outstanding finance?

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