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T378 JJU

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,594 mi
Last recorded65,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 JJU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front forks very stiff

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 65,572 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,395 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,458 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2015 44,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,626 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Outer Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 43,626 miles

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

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

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Outer Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,618 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Mar 2010 36,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,199 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 28,199 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,531 miles

front brake control lever pivots wearing

Fail 19 Oct 2007 25,531 miles

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

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

front brake control lever pivots wearing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,246 miles

Clutch lever shortened, not effecting operation.

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 21,246 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Clutch lever shortened. not affecting operation.

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

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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T378 JJU is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T378 JJU, 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 T378 JJU registered?

T378 JJU is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 7 August 1999.

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