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S736 BFA

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,986 mi
Last recorded20,986 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS736 BFA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 20,986 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front tyre perished on walls

Nearside nearside gearchange lever pivot worn

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

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

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

fairings / plastics poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2017 20,584 miles

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted shock bolt / nut loose (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front tyre perished on walls

Nearside nearside gearchange lever pivot worn

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

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

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

fairings / plastics poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2017 20,839 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,302 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 19,287 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering wiring around headstock assy (2.1.2a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,015 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 17,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,015 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 17,015 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,015 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 17,015 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp aim unchecked inoperative

Pass 18 May 2005 17,015 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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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S736 BFA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S736 BFA, 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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S736 BFA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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