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VU02 XFT

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

19,524 mi
Last recorded19,524 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XFT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011 19,524 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 19,524 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

dip/main beam switch works wrong way round

Pass 2 May 2008 19,523 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 19,161 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 19,066 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 12,249 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
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VU02 XFT is a 2002 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 2002 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 19,901 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 VU02 XFT, 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 24 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 VU02 XFT registered?

VU02 XFT is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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