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S524 LWN

1999 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,707 mi
Last recorded14,707 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 LWN
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 14,707 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 14,707 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 13,733 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2015 13,323 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight leak from front flange (7.1.1b)

Front fairing just touches front mudguard under compression in a lock

Fail 22 Oct 2015 13,322 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain locking clip wrong way around (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight leak from front flange (7.1.1b)

Front fairing just touches front mudguard under compression in a lock

Pass 1 Dec 2011 12,649 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 12,627 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

the front mudguard is slightly insecure

the left hand handlebar is very slightly bent

Pass 12 Sep 2009 11,457 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 11,451 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S524 LWN is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 22,273 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 S524 LWN, 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 27 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 S524 LWN registered?

S524 LWN is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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