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BW04 WSJ

2004 Aprilia RS 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,384 mi
Last recorded31,384 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Aprilia RS 5016,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 WSJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 31,384 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,778 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 29,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,930 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 26,930 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,293 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 25,284 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,969 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

play in gear select pivots

slight play in clutch lever pivot

Fail 30 Aug 2012 22,964 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

play in gear select pivots

slight play in clutch lever pivot

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,252 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2011 19,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,170 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 19,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,166 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 18,614 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,724 miles

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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BW04 WSJ is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 16,781 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 BW04 WSJ, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW04 WSJ registered?

BW04 WSJ is a 2004 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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