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Y857 BCG

2001 Aprilia SR50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,135 mi
Last recorded26,135 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Aprilia SR5014,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 BCG
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,135 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 26,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,706 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 19,706 miles

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

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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Y857 BCG is a 2001 Aprilia SR50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 14,894 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 SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y857 BCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y857 BCG registered?

Y857 BCG is a 2001 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is Y857 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y857 BCG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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