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T47 SHU

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,061 mi
Last recorded26,061 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 SHU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 26,061 miles

Wing mirrors missing

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 May 2013 26,061 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wing mirrors missing

Pass 6 Apr 2012 21,659 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 21,659 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,056 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,045 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,961 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 14,916 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,861 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 13,850 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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T47 SHU is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc 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 T47 SHU, 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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T47 SHU is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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