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W495 HWL

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,789 mi
Last recorded30,789 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 HWL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 30,788 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,105 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,087 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 26,087 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

handlebar switch control loose

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,734 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 22,732 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,480 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 21,480 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Feb 2006 21,435 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Offside Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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W495 HWL is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 W495 HWL, 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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W495 HWL is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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