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T83 AFJ

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 AFJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011
Fail 5 Sep 2011

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,136 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 24,136 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,409 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 22,402 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 13,999 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 13,999 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 30,458 miles

1. left handle bar loose † †2. elec start not working

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

Fail 15 May 2006 24,657 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 24,657 miles

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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T83 AFJ is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T83 AFJ, 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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T83 AFJ is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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