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SV53 BEJ

2003 Aprilia SR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,220 mi
Last recorded10,220 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Aprilia SR5014,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BEJ
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 10,220 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

daytime ticket to be issued ands only used in good visability

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 10,220 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock could be better

Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 789 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 789 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 262 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 262 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 183 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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SV53 BEJ is a 2003 Aprilia SR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,470 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 SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV53 BEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV53 BEJ registered?

SV53 BEJ is a 2003 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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