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VX54 AXH

2004 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,519 mi
Last recorded35,519 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Aprilia RS 5016,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 AXH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,519 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 35,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

wiring in front fairing untidy

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,215 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake Caliper binding slightly

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,212 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake Caliper binding slightly

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,660 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 34,660 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 34,643 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 34,633 miles

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

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever insecure

front brake lever damaged

no rear footrests

plastics damaged

start switch insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2011 27,131 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

the front mudguard is secured on the offside with a cable tie through the bolt hole but is secure & not likely to foul the road wheel

Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,104 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

the accelarator cable is not routed the correct way but its function is not hinded or fouling the vehicle in anyway

there are no rear foot pegs on this vehicle but it has the mounts for them

Pass 5 Dec 2009 17,758 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 9,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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VX54 AXH is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 16,781 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 VX54 AXH, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX54 AXH is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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