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R142 JUB

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

21,746 mi
Last recorded21,746 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 JUB
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,746 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 21,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 21,709 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 21,709 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 21,709 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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R142 JUB is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 22,951 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 R142 JUB, 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 29 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R142 JUB is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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