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SP51 HYJ

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

15,067 mi
Last recorded15,067 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HYJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,067 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 15,066 miles

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Upper Fork yoke cracked (2.1.1b)

Fail 10 May 2006 14,987 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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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SP51 HYJ is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 20,805 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 SP51 HYJ, 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 25 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 SP51 HYJ registered?

SP51 HYJ is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is SP51 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 HYJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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