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W779 PJT

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,681 mi
Last recorded38,681 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 PJT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,681 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 38,681 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working both (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,860 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 36,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,346 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,119 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

headlamp pattern poor

Fail 18 May 2010 18,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

gear lever loose

master cylinder pipe worn

Pass 18 May 2010 18,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

gear lever loose

master cylinder pipe worn

Fail 9 Jan 2010 18,117 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake hose routing poor

Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,324 miles

front and rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Oct 2007 13,124 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 13,115 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,719 miles

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 8 Dec 2005 29,715 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) 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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W779 PJT is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W779 PJT, 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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W779 PJT is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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