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SJ03 FZN

2003 Aprilia RX50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

31,959 mi
Last recorded31,959 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RX5016,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 FZN
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 31,959 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front flasher held on with tape

Seat held on with tape

Fail 13 May 2016 31,959 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 29,272 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 11 May 2015 29,270 miles

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 26,769 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rev counter insecure.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,769 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rev counter insecure.

Pass 24 May 2012 26,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 22 May 2012 26,031 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 22,976 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 22,926 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn on weak side

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,646 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 19,634 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 14,454 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

front h/lamp bulbholder insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2007 1,800 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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SJ03 FZN is a 2003 Aprilia RX50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 16,036 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ03 FZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ03 FZN is a 2003 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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