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VX54 HBZ

2004 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,267 mi
Last recorded26,267 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Aprilia RS 5016,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 HBZ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,267 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

large amount of travel on rear brake pedal before brake starts working

Fail 30 Sep 2015 26,267 miles

Footrest missing both rear footrests are missing (6.2.1a)

Fuel system component insecure fuel tank insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired beam image diffused (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Handlebar slightly corroded. handlebars have been modified but appear secure at this time (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear indicator is insecure

rear tyre is on legal limit

side stand hangs quite low

there is no air filter fitted

there is no chain guard fitted

there is slight fluid loss from r/h fork leg

throttle body is broken

tubeless front tyre has tube fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 26,172 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 24,474 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,496 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 23,489 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 21,229 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 21,179 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 HBZ is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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