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S494 ATT

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

26,344 mi
Last recorded26,344 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 ATT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,351 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 16,330 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,290 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 16,239 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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S494 ATT is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 S494 ATT, 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 S494 ATT registered?

S494 ATT is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S494 ATT safe to buy?

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