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VU52 PXJ

2002 Aprilia Sr

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,859 mi
Last recorded32,859 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Aprilia Sr16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 PXJ
MakeAprilia
ModelSr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 32,859 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 32,859 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 31,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 51,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,302 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 41,251 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

vehicle presented with an aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 41,209 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre has cracking both sides

nail in rear tyre.

right hand switch assembly loose.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,285 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,059 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 26,021 miles

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,669 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 21,669 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,138 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 10,024 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 10,024 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sr?

Based on 5,107 MOT tests across 1,141 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
1,335
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 77
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
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VU52 PXJ is a 2002 Aprilia Sr in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia Sr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 16,286 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 Sr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 PXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sr typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia Sr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU52 PXJ is a 2002 Aprilia Sr, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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