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T289 ARE

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,249 mi
Last recorded29,249 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 ARE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,249 miles

cable routing is poor

lower rear shock bush ahs slight play

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2010 29,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,027 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,795 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

dipped and main beam lamps wired incorrectly

front sprocket not visible but likely to be worn

Fail 5 Jan 2007 28,795 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

dipped and main beam lamp wired incorrectly

front sprocket not visible but likely to be worn

Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,041 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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T289 ARE is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T289 ARE, 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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What year was T289 ARE registered?

T289 ARE is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T289 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 ARE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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