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R498 STF

1997 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 5022,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 STF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

tested as single seat bike ,no side pegs fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

tested as single seat bike ,no side pegs fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,255 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))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Jan 2012 58,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,618 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 52,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,308 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 41,059 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 37,571 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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R498 STF is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R498 STF, 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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What year was R498 STF registered?

R498 STF is a 1997 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R498 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 STF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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