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Y708 NHJ

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,227 mi
Last recorded38,227 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 NHJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 38,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 34,485 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 30,873 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 28,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,025 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 28,025 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,382 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

chain very loose

Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,695 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 13,694 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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Y708 NHJ is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y708 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y708 NHJ registered?

Y708 NHJ is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y708 NHJ safe to buy?

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