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Y68 DRC

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,721 mi
Last recorded35,721 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 DRC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 35,721 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

engine noisey

chain adjusterbolt not up to adjuster block

Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,888 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 23,888 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,219 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 20,165 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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Y68 DRC is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y68 DRC, 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 Y68 DRC registered?

Y68 DRC is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y68 DRC safe to buy?

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