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Y591 VRH

2001 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,668 mi
Last recorded36,668 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 VRH
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 36,668 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 36,654 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

not able to start motorcycle

Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,958 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,958 miles

Centre Front Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,767 miles

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

dip beam and high beam working, but wired wrong way round, ie high beam warning means dip beam is selected

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,117 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,264 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 21,252 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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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Y591 VRH is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y591 VRH, 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 Y591 VRH registered?

Y591 VRH is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y591 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y591 VRH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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