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W529 RVU

2000 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,176 mi
Last recorded19,176 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RX5017,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 RVU
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,176 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 19,173 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,465 miles

rear numberplate lightly deteriated

Fail 18 Sep 2013 18,465 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 16,682 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 16,676 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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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W529 RVU is a 2000 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W529 RVU, 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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What year was W529 RVU registered?

W529 RVU is a 2000 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 29 August 2000.

Is W529 RVU safe to buy?

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