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W987 VCA

2000 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,435 mi
Last recorded12,435 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 VCA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 12,435 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 12,435 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 11,976 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,339 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,547 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,532 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,637 miles

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

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

rear tyre has a grove worn into the off side tread area.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,637 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate cracked advise new plate.

rear tyre has a grove worn into the off side tread area.

Pass 12 May 2007 38,689 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 34,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 34,169 miles

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

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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W987 VCA is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W987 VCA, 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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What year was W987 VCA registered?

W987 VCA is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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