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YX53 BTE

2003 Aprilia MX50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,557 mi
Last recorded38,557 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Aprilia MX5015,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 BTE
MakeAprilia
ModelMX50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,557 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 38,412 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,854 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 30,744 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 18,427 miles

Clutch lever end broken.

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 18,426 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever end broken.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,766 miles

Clutch lever end broken, still usable.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 15,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 11,902 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,239 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 10,239 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Aprilia MX50?

Based on 1,370 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 83
reflector on motorcycle missing 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
wheel bearings have excessive free play 54
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YX53 BTE is a 2003 Aprilia MX50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia MX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 15,035 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 MX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 BTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia MX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia MX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX53 BTE is a 2003 Aprilia MX50, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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