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W729 DAR

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,012 mi
Last recorded46,012 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 DAR
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,012 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 46,008 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,292 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering bolts missing and loose (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated connecting pipe badly corroded/blowing slightly (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 45,292 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded excessive play in wheel bearing (6.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,317 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,582 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,549 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 38,549 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,767 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 36,767 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 36,762 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

unable to test exhaust,or opperation of lights

Fail 28 Oct 2009 31,996 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Lower rear shock bush worn

Rear brake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,996 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Lower rear shock bush worn

Rear brake travel

Fail 9 Sep 2008 25,819 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,836 miles

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

Rear brake pedal return stop broken off, this isn't affecting the operation, performance or safety of the brake but i would advise some kind of stop is fitted to stop any problems occuring.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,749 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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W729 DAR is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W729 DAR, 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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W729 DAR is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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