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Y516 OFE

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,709 mi
Last recorded36,709 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 OFE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 36,709 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,252 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 35,244 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 31,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 37,262 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Apr 2017 37,262 miles

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

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

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,888 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 31,147 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 31,147 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,271 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 30,271 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 27,763 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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Y516 OFE is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y516 OFE, 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 Y516 OFE registered?

Y516 OFE is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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