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FX55 FWB

2005 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Aprilia RS 5016,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 FWB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 37,140 miles

Slight play in fork head bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2026 37,113 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 36,383 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 36,383 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,328 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 32,299 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,433 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 25,433 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,578 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 23,578 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,389 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,979 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 16,888 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

l/h and r/h switches loose

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,557 miles

Front 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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FX55 FWB is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 16,650 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 FX55 FWB, 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 21 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX55 FWB registered?

FX55 FWB is a 2005 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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