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Y473 HPH

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,856 mi
Last recorded27,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 HPH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,450 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 27,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,981 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 23,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,286 miles

rear tyre weather cracked on side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,677 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 18,677 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 16,569 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,569 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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Y473 HPH is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc 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 Y473 HPH, 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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Y473 HPH is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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