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W731 BAN

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

24,711 mi
Last recorded24,711 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 BAN
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,711 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 24,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Battery unserviceable.

Nearside mirror mounting broken but mirror not insecure.

Offside clip on handlbar bent.

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 21,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,214 miles

screen cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2011 20,186 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

screen cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel Tank Is Loose, But Secure!

Passenger Seat Missing!

Fail 8 Dec 2010 19,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel Tank Is Loose, But Secure!

Passenger Seat Missing!

Fail 3 Apr 2008 19,134 miles

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

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

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

exhaust noisey

rear sprocket worn

Fail 7 Dec 2007 18,795 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 18,641 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 18,174 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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W731 BAN is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 W731 BAN, 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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W731 BAN is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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