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S487 ENH

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,928 mi
Last recorded23,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 ENH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2011 23,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

gear rod bent

left side mirror missihg

lfft side panels damaged

right side panels damaged

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

gear rod bent

left side mirror missihg

lfft side panels damaged

right side panels damaged

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,701 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 23,694 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Inner Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Inner Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

left side mirror broken

Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,090 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 21,090 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,872 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 17,990 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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S487 ENH is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S487 ENH, 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 S487 ENH registered?

S487 ENH is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S487 ENH safe to buy?

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