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S839 TYA

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Orange Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

13,040 mi
Last recorded13,040 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 TYA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,040 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 13,019 miles

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

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,624 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 11,624 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 11,602 miles

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

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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S839 TYA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Orange with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S839 TYA, 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 S839 TYA registered?

S839 TYA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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