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Y981 WUA

2001 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,908 mi
Last recorded19,908 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS 5020,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 WUA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,908 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 19,560 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber insecurely attached fork brace bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

battery insecure and terminals loose likely to short circuit

Pass 14 Oct 2017 18,283 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,900 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 16,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,777 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,603 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,603 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,609 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 13,600 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

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

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y981 WUA is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y981 WUA, 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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Y981 WUA is a 2001 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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