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X162 HJV

2001 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

39,455 mi
Last recorded39,455 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 HJV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,455 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 39,455 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,082 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 39,082 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 39,074 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,200 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 37,160 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,560 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 33,558 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,042 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 34,042 miles

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

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,426 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 29,426 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 17,255 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?

Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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X162 HJV is a 2001 Aprilia RS in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 15,036 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X162 HJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X162 HJV is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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