MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
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))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Aprilia RS 50?
Based on 20,050 MOT tests across 3,382 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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