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Y717 NYB

2001 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

26,614 mi
Last recorded26,614 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RX5014,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 NYB
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 26,614 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 26,609 miles

Direction indicator not working On right lock (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pivot worn, but not excessively Pedal (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam no tell tail (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling out of adjusment (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,983 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 35,983 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,525 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 33,525 miles

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,582 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 27,417 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,680 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 22,680 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 18,789 miles

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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Y717 NYB is a 2001 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y717 NYB, 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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Y717 NYB is a 2001 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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