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W982 COT

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,603 mi
Last recorded50,603 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 COT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 50,603 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Rear light dim on idle (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only 2 of 4 leds working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,792 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 43,712 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose rusty (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,784 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake lever bush worn

Pass 21 Feb 2015 5,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 5,939 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 5,934 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

o/s panels accident damage

o/s wing mirror damaged.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 5,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,934 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 5,009 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,884 miles

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 light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 18,884 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,126 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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W982 COT is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W982 COT, 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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W982 COT is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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