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VX08 CBV

2008 Aprilia Sr 50 R

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Aprilia Sr 50 R9,632 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 CBV
MakeAprilia
ModelSr 50 R
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025

Air intake system insecurely mounted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lens missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2025

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Air intake system insecurely mounted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lens missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 11,005 miles

Brake disc contaminated Fork oil on disc. (1.1.14 (b))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 10,319 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 10,314 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 9,345 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sr 50 R?

Based on 3,144 MOT tests across 796 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
1,169
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 137
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 86
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 78
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 66
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VX08 CBV is a 2008 Aprilia Sr 50 R in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia Sr 50 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 9,632 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 50 R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 CBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sr 50 R typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Aprilia Sr 50 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX08 CBV registered?

VX08 CBV is a 2008 Aprilia Sr 50 R, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 CBV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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