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W159 SYC

2000 Aprilia RX50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,976 mi
Last recorded25,976 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RX5017,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 SYC
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,976 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,594 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 23,592 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,044 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 21,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,529 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,360 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 13,360 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 11,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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W159 SYC is a 2000 Aprilia RX50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 17,829 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 W159 SYC, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W159 SYC is a 2000 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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