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SP03 EBL

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,455 mi
Last recorded17,455 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EBL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,455 miles

front tyre very cracked on sidewall

rear number plate small

smell of fuel @ engine

tyre pressures low

very little damping rear shocker

Fail 11 Mar 2016 17,453 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

front tyre very cracked on sidewall

rear number plate small

smell of fuel @ engine

tyre pressures low

very little damping rear shocker

Pass 20 Nov 2014 16,748 miles

fairing insecure @ lower mount

Fail 31 Oct 2014 16,746 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

fairing insecure @ lower mount

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,357 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 13,321 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,924 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 8,893 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

nail in rear tyre tread. front fork stanchions pitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 7,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 6,355 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 6,355 miles

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

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

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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SP03 EBL is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 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 SP03 EBL, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP03 EBL registered?

SP03 EBL is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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