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T897 ARP

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

21,708 mi
Last recorded21,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 ARP
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,708 miles

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

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

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

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

gear lever bent

rear brake lever return stop broken off

rear brake lever rubbing on frame

Fail 24 Oct 2006 21,708 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

gear lever bent

o/s switch gear slightly loose

rear brake lever return stop broken off

rear brake lever rubbing on frame

wiring behind nose fairing insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2006 21,708 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 21,708 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 21,708 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

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

gear changebroken

side stand insecure

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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T897 ARP is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 T897 ARP, 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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T897 ARP is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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