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W551 AKM

1997 Aprilia SR50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,070 mi
Last recorded5,070 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Aprilia SR5010,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 AKM
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 5,070 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 5,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,070 miles

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied Ball missing (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 5,070 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied Ball missing (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2018 4,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 4,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 3,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 3,084 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 3,084 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 3,084 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,084 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 3,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2009
Pass 13 Jun 2008

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 3,084 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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W551 AKM is a 1997 Aprilia SR50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 10,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W551 AKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W551 AKM registered?

W551 AKM is a 1997 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is W551 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 AKM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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