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Y46 ORT

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,792 mi
Last recorded30,792 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 ORT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 30,792 miles

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 30,443 miles

Motorcycle has no lights fitted, daytime use only

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn bushes or bearings causing side play on swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 29,590 miles

All lights masked at time of test

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 29,272 miles

All lights covered for test

Slight play in rear swingarm mounting

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 29,262 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Likely to contaminate front brake pads (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached swing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

All lights covered for test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 28,237 miles

daytime use only no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2021 27,420 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 13 May 2021 27,417 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2014 22,416 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,802 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 19,802 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,061 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 17,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,061 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Y46 ORT is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y46 ORT, 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 Y46 ORT registered?

Y46 ORT is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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