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X297 AEL

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,723 mi
Last recorded10,723 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 AEL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 10,723 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 9,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 9,969 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Fail 4 May 2017 9,969 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,463 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 9,463 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 9,031 miles

Security of lefthandlebar?

Fail 13 Jun 2014 9,030 miles

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

Security of lefthandlebar?

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,890 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 8,890 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 7,792 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,402 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,304 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 34,274 miles

Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive 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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X297 AEL is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 22,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X297 AEL, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X297 AEL registered?

X297 AEL is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X297 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X297 AEL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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