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X72 FBT

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,861 mi
Last recorded18,861 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 FBT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 18,861 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 18,860 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front loose electrical bare wires

Pass 17 Sep 2024 18,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front switch loose

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 18,111 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 18,111 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 15,479 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 7,899 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,899 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,766 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 6,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 19 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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X72 FBT is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X72 FBT, 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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X72 FBT is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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