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S445 JDG

1998 Aprilia SR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,711 mi
Last recorded60,711 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Aprilia SR5019,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 JDG
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 60,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2017 60,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,479 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,479 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 12 May 2014 55,297 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 55,297 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,395 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,799 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 46,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,668 miles

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

headlight not showing beam pattern suspect bulb in wrong

Fail 12 Jul 2010 43,668 miles

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

headlight not showing beam pattern suspect bulb in wrong

Pass 27 May 2009 40,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 37,751 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 37,731 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

drive system binding

stand insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,010 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 30,893 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

STRONG ADVISE ! FRONT TYRE JUST HAS VISIBLE TREAD AND ALSO HAS A CHUNK MISSING.

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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S445 JDG is a 1998 Aprilia SR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 19,040 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 SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S445 JDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S445 JDG is a 1998 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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