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W68 SMW

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Green Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,735 mi
Last recorded20,735 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 SMW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 20,735 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 20,735 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,735 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 20,735 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 20,735 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,735 miles

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

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,735 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 8 Aug 2009 20,735 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Lower Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

r/h rear chain adjuster block not touching the bolt

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,298 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,164 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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W68 SMW is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Green with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W68 SMW, 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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W68 SMW is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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