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S440 TCA

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,279 mi
Last recorded28,279 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 TCA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 28,279 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 28,257 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Severe leak on rear shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure Number plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Central Front Front tyre pressure very low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,695 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,253 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 21,248 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 15,121 miles

Centre Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,127 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 12,125 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,157 miles

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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S440 TCA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S440 TCA, 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 S440 TCA registered?

S440 TCA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S440 TCA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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