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S955 OEW

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,963 mi
Last recorded27,963 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 OEW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,679 miles

Nearside footpeg loose

Offside lever slightly bent

chain rusty

clutch lever end broken

forks slightly pitted

sprockets worn

Fail 3 Mar 2016 35,676 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute stuck on (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside footpeg loose

Offside lever slightly bent

chain rusty

clutch lever end broken

forks slightly pitted

sprockets worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 34,040 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,808 miles

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 5 Apr 2013 30,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

blue side light builb

Fail 14 Feb 2013 30,808 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

blue side light builb

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre perished

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,093 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 27,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 18,809 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 18,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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S955 OEW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S955 OEW, 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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S955 OEW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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