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V278 EKW

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

35,252 mi
Last recorded35,252 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 EKW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,252 miles

Advise offside and nearside switch assemblies loose but secure on handlebars.

Clutch at end of travel.

Engine low on power.

Footbrake sloppy on mounting and tip of footbrake lever bent.

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

Sidestand stiff and not self returning.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 35,252 miles

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

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

Advise offside and nearside switch assemblies loose but secure on handlebars.

Clutch at end of travel.

Engine low on power.

Footbrake sloppy on mounting and tip of footbrake lever bent.

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

Only one headlamp illuminated on main beam.

Sidestand stiff and not self returning.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,067 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front indicator bulbs slightly white

Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front indicator bulbs slightly white

gear lever loose

Fail 8 May 2009 34,054 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,848 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 33,848 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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V278 EKW 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 V278 EKW, 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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V278 EKW is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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