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Y172 DRB

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,426 mi
Last recorded24,426 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 DRB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 23,668 miles

rear wheel bearing slight play/ noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2017 21,648 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 12,796 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 12,796 miles

Front Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 12,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 12,199 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

electrical wiring loose

main beam tell tale not working when switched on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,457 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 33,456 miles

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 30,064 miles

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

Clutch lever pivot worn

Front tyre slightly soft

Rev counter and temperature guage panel lights not working

Fail 15 Sep 2012 30,063 miles

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Clutch lever pivot worn

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rev counter and temperature guage panel lights not working

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,341 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,274 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 12,186 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

left hand fork seal leaking

right hand fork seal leaking

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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Y172 DRB is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y172 DRB, 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 Y172 DRB registered?

Y172 DRB is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y172 DRB safe to buy?

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