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S817 RYA

1998 Aprilia RX50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,075 mi
Last recorded40,075 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RX5015,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 RYA
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,075 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 40,055 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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 20 Aug 2007 38,237 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 38,237 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,219 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 33,219 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,317 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 30,245 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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S817 RYA is a 1998 Aprilia RX50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S817 RYA, 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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S817 RYA is a 1998 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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