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Y188 CWN

2001 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

36,062 mi
Last recorded36,062 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RX5014,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 CWN
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,062 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,049 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 36,042 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,751 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 34,510 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension poorly repaired (2.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 14 May 2010 31,451 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 31,451 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 28,904 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 28,904 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,920 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 27,913 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 27,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 25,980 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,518 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 24,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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Y188 CWN is a 2001 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 14,624 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 RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y188 CWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y188 CWN is a 2001 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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