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VX51 LYC

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

1,805 mi
Last recorded1,805 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LYC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2013 1,805 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fender missing

kickstart pivot badly worn,bike not starting from kickstart

registration and vin not recorded on dvla database.new vehicle record needed to be created. check v5 to ensure registration is correct

mainstand pivot badly worn,stand does not return and drags on floor unless held up with ties

rear tyre is flat,possibly punctured

Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,480 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 12,461 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

rear tyre flat .

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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VX51 LYC is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 20,805 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 VX51 LYC, 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 25 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 VX51 LYC registered?

VX51 LYC is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 23 September 2001.

Is VX51 LYC safe to buy?

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