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VU03 VHB

2003 Aprilia MX50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

29,327 mi
Last recorded29,327 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Aprilia MX5015,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VHB
MakeAprilia
ModelMX50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,327 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,317 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 29,305 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,297 miles

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 21,296 miles

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

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

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,229 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 20,225 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Aprilia MX50?

Based on 1,370 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 83
reflector on motorcycle missing 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
wheel bearings have excessive free play 54
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VU03 VHB is a 2003 Aprilia MX50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia MX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 15,035 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 MX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 VHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia MX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia MX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU03 VHB registered?

VU03 VHB is a 2003 Aprilia MX50, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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