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X491 BTA

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,911 mi
Last recorded33,911 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 BTA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

pillion pegs seized in upright position

Fail 16 Oct 2010 33,777 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

pillion pegs seized in upright position

Fail 19 Oct 2009 31,127 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,127 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 31,127 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,868 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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X491 BTA is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 X491 BTA, 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.

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What year was X491 BTA registered?

X491 BTA is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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