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S917 MRB

1998 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,635 mi
Last recorded15,635 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 MRB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 15,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,778 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 34,754 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,962 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

l/hand mirror loose

Fail 14 Aug 2014 29,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

l/hand mirror loose

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,306 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 26,297 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 25,560 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 25,560 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,933 miles

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

aluminium bolts mounting front brake master cylinder

Fail 16 Jan 2007 22,933 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

aluminium bolts mounting front brake master cylinder

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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S917 MRB is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S917 MRB, 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 S917 MRB registered?

S917 MRB is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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