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SV04 GXU

2004 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,931 mi
Last recorded12,931 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Aprilia RS 5016,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 GXU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,931 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

both handlebars have slight movement

gear selector linkage to selector shaft insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2013 12,917 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

both handlebars have slight movement

gear selector linkage to selector shaft insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2013 12,884 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

rear brake pedal sticky

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

rear stop lamp switch requires adjusting

Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,276 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 12,265 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,077 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,077 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 11,077 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

l/h handle bar very slight movement

starter motor sticking wen starting

Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,374 miles

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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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SV04 GXU is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 16,781 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 SV04 GXU, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV04 GXU is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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