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WJ51 ARZ

2002 Aprilia RX50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,276 mi
Last recorded27,276 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RX5015,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 ARZ
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 27,276 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 27,276 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 17,275 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2012 26,683 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Bars bent

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,966 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 21,966 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2010 21,344 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,305 miles

Clutch lever/Left hand switch gear is insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 20,305 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Advise the exhaust is rubbing on the rear suspension unit

Clutch lever/Left hand switch gear is insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,098 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,438 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 17,438 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,633 miles

as before

Fail 7 Jun 2006 16,482 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain wearing

flashers on fast limit

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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WJ51 ARZ is a 2002 Aprilia RX50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 15,484 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ51 ARZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ51 ARZ is a 2002 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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