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Y523 APW

2001 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,685 mi
Last recorded16,685 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RX5014,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 APW
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 16,685 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 16,685 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 15,669 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

center stand worn

exhaust system corrosion

Pass 30 May 2015 14,654 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 May 2015 14,633 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

throttle loose

Pass 24 May 2014 12,103 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,848 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 11,848 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,885 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,421 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 16,418 miles

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

Front Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,396 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 14,396 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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Y523 APW is a 2001 Aprilia RX50 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 RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 14,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y523 APW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y523 APW registered?

Y523 APW is a 2001 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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