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V557 KGP

1999 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,926 mi
Last recorded35,926 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RX5019,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 KGP
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 35,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 May 2026 35,926 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 32,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 32,360 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 32,360 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 31,042 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 31,042 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,039 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 31,039 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre is unsuitable puntured (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim puntured (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,327 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 26,300 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Both front indicators fouling fairing panels.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake pads on limit.

Wear in steering head bearings.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,742 miles

front tyre sidewall cracking, recommend replacement now.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 10,479 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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V557 KGP is a 1999 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 19,063 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V557 KGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V557 KGP registered?

V557 KGP is a 1999 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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