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VU52 TXX

2002 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,960 mi
Last recorded10,960 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS 5019,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 TXX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,960 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,895 miles

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

chain adjusters not adjusted correctly

Fail 9 Mar 2010 8,895 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

chain adjusters not adjusted correctly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 7,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 74,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,388 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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VU52 TXX is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VU52 TXX, 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 VU52 TXX registered?

VU52 TXX is a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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