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CU08 FWS

2008 Aprilia RS 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

786 mi
Last recorded786 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Aprilia RS 5010,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 FWS
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 786 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 786 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021
Fail 20 May 2021

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 56,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 56,447 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,447 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 56,447 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Plate broken and folding (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,651 miles

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

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

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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CU08 FWS is a 2008 Aprilia RS 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU08 FWS, 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 CU08 FWS registered?

CU08 FWS is a 2008 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is CU08 FWS safe to buy?

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