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W778 JNB

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,202 mi
Last recorded34,202 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 JNB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,382 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,181 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,181 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,982 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 15,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 15,982 miles

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2007 15,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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W778 JNB is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W778 JNB, 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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W778 JNB is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 16 July 2000.

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