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X815 RFV

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX815 RFV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure Supporting strap detached and rivets worn and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake caliper insecure Mounting bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,876 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively slightly bent (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front switchgear lose

Nearside foot peg worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose mount lose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 34,866 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively slightly bent (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front switchgear lose

Nearside foot peg worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose mount lose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,598 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 32,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied rear brake pedal bent and fouls on hangar causing brake to stick (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when engine is running (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

lower fairing very close to front wheel . almost touching

rear suspension looks very high. longer than normal shock absorber fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 18,983 miles

Brake component leaking fluid rear master cylinder seized and leaking. also poor performance on rbt (3.2.B4)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering lock stop ineffective nearside handle bent and hitting fairing (2.1.3)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. chain affected by rear wheel alignment (2.5.1)

throttle sticks and hold revs up

Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,035 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 17,030 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

clutch actuator housing insecure

clutch lever pivot excessive play

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,310 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 13,286 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 17,028 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 17,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,386 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
Full Aprilia RS 50 reliability report

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X815 RFV is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X815 RFV, 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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What year was X815 RFV registered?

X815 RFV is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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