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YJ08 ELW

2008 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,750 mi
Last recorded11,750 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Aprilia RS 5010,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 ELW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,750 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 11,750 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 11,554 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 11,554 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 7,274 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 7,274 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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YJ08 ELW is a 2008 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 10,556 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 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 YJ08 ELW, 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 18 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ08 ELW registered?

YJ08 ELW is a 2008 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YJ08 ELW safe to buy?

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