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V655 FTP

1999 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,465 mi
Last recorded48,465 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 5022,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 FTP
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,465 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 48,439 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,869 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 43,037 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 May 2014 43,037 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,118 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,118 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,823 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

damage to nearside footrest bracket

Fail 10 Aug 2010 31,795 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

damage to nearside footrest mounting

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,519 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 28,511 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,720 miles

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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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V655 FTP is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V655 FTP, 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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V655 FTP is a 1999 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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