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T985 NBL

1999 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,788 mi
Last recorded24,788 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 NBL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 24,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 920 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 24,727 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable front tyre fitted (4.1.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort fade (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 23,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 22,685 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 22,685 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 22,659 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 22,467 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 22,465 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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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T985 NBL is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T985 NBL, 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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T985 NBL is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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