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WA53 SMX

2004 Aprilia MX50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,930 mi
Last recorded43,930 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Aprilia MX5014,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 SMX
MakeAprilia
ModelMX50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,930 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 36,158 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 36,152 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,604 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 29,604 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,401 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 29,401 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,150 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 22,150 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 19,220 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,220 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,852 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 8,570 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 8,570 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia MX50?

Based on 1,370 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 83
reflector on motorcycle missing 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
wheel bearings have excessive free play 54
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WA53 SMX is a 2004 Aprilia MX50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia MX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 14,551 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 MX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 SMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia MX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Aprilia MX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA53 SMX registered?

WA53 SMX is a 2004 Aprilia MX50, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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