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Y488 ROR

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,207 mi
Last recorded16,207 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2006
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 ROR
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,207 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 16,207 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain worn

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 15,360 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 15,360 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake lever bent.

Front tyre oversize.

Headlamp beam high, not adjustable.

Rear tyre covered in oil.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2005 14,933 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake lever bent.

Head lamp beam high. Non adjustable.

Movement in rear suspension linkage.

Rear brake pedal bent.

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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Y488 ROR is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 Y488 ROR, 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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Y488 ROR is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y488 ROR safe to buy?

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