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VX51 LYS

2001 Aprilia SR50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,116 mi
Last recorded23,116 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Aprilia SR5014,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LYS
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 23,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,560 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake pads not clearly visable

Fail 20 Oct 2012 22,560 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pads not clearly visable

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 16,339 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,377 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 15,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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VX51 LYS is a 2001 Aprilia SR50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 14,894 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 SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 LYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 LYS registered?

VX51 LYS is a 2001 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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