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WA51 GXU

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,599 mi
Last recorded14,599 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 GXU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,599 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 14,567 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

chain tension slack

wear in rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,500 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 13,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,082 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 13,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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WA51 GXU is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 20,805 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 WA51 GXU, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 GXU registered?

WA51 GXU is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is WA51 GXU safe to buy?

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