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Y397 COT

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,765 mi
Last recorded16,765 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 COT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,765 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 16,765 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,765 miles

chain very tight

front brake pads low

front tyre low on pressure

Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,984 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 29,951 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,609 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 24,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear tyre perished, near to exposing cords

Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,114 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 23,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,025 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,497 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
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Y397 COT is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y397 COT, 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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Y397 COT is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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