CarVerify

Free Car Check

WA03 YSW

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

24,219 mi
Last recorded24,219 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aprilia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 YSW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 24,219 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain adjuster locknut loose

Fail 27 Apr 2013 19,675 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,675 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,991 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 12,991 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

chain dry recomend lubricating

Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,991 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 12,991 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 12,991 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

front fender bolt loose

Fail 14 Sep 2006 12,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WA03 YSW is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 17,247 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 WA03 YSW, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA03 YSW?

You can check the full history of WA03 YSW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WA03 YSW registered?

WA03 YSW is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is WA03 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 YSW shows 9 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA03 YSW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WA03 YSW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.