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Y521 BHO

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,305 mi
Last recorded25,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 BHO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2014 25,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 25,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,385 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,623 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 15,608 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,152 miles

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 15,152 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 13,089 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 13,089 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,523 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 11,523 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 6,825 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 6,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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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Y521 BHO 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 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 Y521 BHO, 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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Y521 BHO is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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