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WA53 HPO

2003 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,368 mi
Last recorded38,368 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Aprilia RS 5017,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HPO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 38,341 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,422 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 28,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 21,649 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,649 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 21,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,857 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

vehicle recorded seriously damaged at DVLA

Fail 29 Jul 2009 12,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

vehicle recorded seriously damaged at DVLA

Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,166 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 10,157 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,991 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 8,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight 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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WA53 HPO is a 2003 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 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 WA53 HPO, 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.

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WA53 HPO is a 2003 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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