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Y187 FOO

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,115 mi
Last recorded44,115 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 FOO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,369 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,369 miles

Centre Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,075 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 40,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,036 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 38,036 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 May 2007 38,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 33,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 33,909 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear pedal loose at pivot bolt

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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Y187 FOO is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y187 FOO, 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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Y187 FOO is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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