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PL16 RZJ

2016 Aprilia SR50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,552 mi
Last recorded23,552 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Aprilia SR508,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 RZJ
MakeAprilia
ModelSR50
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 23,552 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick worn out (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 22,438 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2024 22,438 miles

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

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))

Horn not working push button missing n,s (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 21,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 19,794 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 19,794 miles

Stop lamp not working Not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 19,794 miles

Stop lamp not working Not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,515 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 17,515 miles

Fuel cap missing seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 2,460 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 2,460 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

How Reliable is the Aprilia SR50?

Based on 30,409 MOT tests across 6,448 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,262
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,458
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,027
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 785
reflector on motorcycle missing 696
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 628
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PL16 RZJ is a 2016 Aprilia SR50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Aprilia SR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 8,426 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 SR50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL16 RZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia SR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Aprilia SR50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PL16 RZJ is a 2016 Aprilia SR50, first registered on 9 July 2016.

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