MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,708 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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