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YX05 GYE

2005 Aprilia RX50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Aprilia RX5013,036 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 GYE
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

OIL TANK LOOSE

SIDE STAND LOOSE

Fail 4 Feb 2015

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 95 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear shocker nut locking device not working

Rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2014 95 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,940 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

lower engine mount bolt missing

Fail 28 Jun 2013 15,940 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

lower engine mount bolt missing

Pass 10 Mar 2012 6,531 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 197 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 1 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 4 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,709 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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YX05 GYE is a 2005 Aprilia RX50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 13,036 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 YX05 GYE, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX05 GYE is a 2005 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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