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X985 EKR

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,931 mi
Last recorded22,931 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 EKR
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 22,931 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 22,900 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 21,251 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,601 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 19,588 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,332 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 12,439 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 12,439 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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X985 EKR is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X985 EKR, 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 X985 EKR registered?

X985 EKR is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X985 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 EKR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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