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S883 TKK

1998 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,094 mi
Last recorded28,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 TKK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,094 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch cable badly frayed, recommend replacing.

front tyre starting to wear unevenly.

gear linkage pivots worn.

throttle slightly notchy when operating, recommend investigating.

Fail 24 May 2014 28,093 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

clutch cable badly frayed, recommend replacing.

front and rear tyres flat.

gear linkage pivots worn, recommend replacing.

n/s fairing insercure and likly to come off, recommend fairing resercured.

speedo cable lightly rubbing front tyre.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,946 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,348 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 20,348 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 17,845 miles

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

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

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

fuel tank loose

ignition switch insucure interferes with steering

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,566 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 17,566 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 21,134 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,059 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

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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S883 TKK is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S883 TKK, 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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S883 TKK is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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