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W397 BAY

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,448 mi
Last recorded38,448 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 BAY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,448 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 38,448 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 34,165 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 29,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,398 miles

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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W397 BAY is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 22,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W397 BAY, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W397 BAY is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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