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V629 GBM

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

37,963 mi
Last recorded37,963 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 GBM
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 37,963 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 37,958 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,047 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

pass light switch dose noit immediatly illuminate the high beam haedlight when pressed

the electric starter did not operate at time of test (engine had to be bump started)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 35,883 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

"PASS" light switch does not immediately illuminate the high beam headlight when pressed.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

High beam does not illuminate when switched on.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

The electric starter did not operate at time of test, engine had to be "bump started".

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,053 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 30,051 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 May 2006 30,051 miles

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

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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V629 GBM is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 49cc 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 V629 GBM, 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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What year was V629 GBM registered?

V629 GBM is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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