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S744 BCG

1998 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,952 mi
Last recorded23,952 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RX5015,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 BCG
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 23,952 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Sprocket Bolt Missing

Pass 16 Feb 2013 21,013 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 21,013 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

clutch lever not secure

gear selector insecure

lhs switch gear not secure.

this vehicle is not safe to ride and should be collected

Pass 10 Feb 2012 15,704 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 15,704 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 12,559 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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S744 BCG is a 1998 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S744 BCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S744 BCG is a 1998 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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