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Y956 FVW

2001 Aprilia SR50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,465 mi
Last recorded25,465 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Aprilia SR5014,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 FVW
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 25,465 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

no rear fender fitted

offside headlight not working

top cowling insecure but do not effect the steering or braking

Fail 22 Feb 2012 23,335 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

rear tyre pressure low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

nearside headlight not working

no rear fender fitted

rear of exhaust slightly loose

top cowling insecure but do not effect the steering or braking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,282 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 20,282 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,893 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 6,044 miles

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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Y956 FVW is a 2001 Aprilia SR50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y956 FVW, 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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Y956 FVW is a 2001 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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