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T197 PNB

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,040 mi
Last recorded28,040 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 PNB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 28,040 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 28,037 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 16,965 miles

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

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

clutch lever bracket slightly loose

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,965 miles

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

clutch lever bracket slightly loose

Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,227 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,095 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 35,095 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 30,977 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 30,977 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

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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T197 PNB is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 22,273 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 T197 PNB, 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 27 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T197 PNB is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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