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VX55 GPJ

2005 Aprilia RX50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Aprilia RX5013,036 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GPJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel lever excess travel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective adjuster loose (5.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 May 2024

Nearside Engine case damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2022 41 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear slight cut rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2021

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear slight cut rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2019

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 5,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 40 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre tread distorted recomend replacment

slight play noted at rear wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2014
Fail 6 Mar 2014

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2009

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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VX55 GPJ is a 2005 Aprilia RX50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 13,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 GPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX55 GPJ is a 2005 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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