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T618 SMV

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

8,045 mi
Last recorded8,045 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT618 SMV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,045 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 8,045 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 8,045 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre pressure very low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,705 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 28,705 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,705 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 28,705 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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T618 SMV is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 T618 SMV, 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 T618 SMV registered?

T618 SMV is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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