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WU51 LYS

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

37,593 mi
Last recorded37,593 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 LYS
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,593 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 37,593 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 33,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,724 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 33,511 miles

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

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,340 miles

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

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

Outer Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 17 Feb 2011 29,340 miles

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

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

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

Outer Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,565 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,322 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 26,322 miles

Inner Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 20,438 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 20,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,702 miles

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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WU51 LYS is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WU51 LYS, 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.

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WU51 LYS is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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