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S915 BTA

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,647 mi
Last recorded44,647 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 BTA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,647 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 44,647 miles

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Number plate aged.

Fail 5 Dec 2008 36,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Number plate aged.

Pass 23 May 2007 35,472 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 29,323 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
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S915 BTA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S915 BTA, 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 S915 BTA registered?

S915 BTA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S915 BTA safe to buy?

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