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R71 WPX

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Green Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,831 mi
Last recorded71,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 WPX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,831 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,969 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,844 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 30,634 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,436 miles

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

gear change linkage loose

Fail 2 Jul 2008 30,418 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

gear change linkage loose

Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,549 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 26,539 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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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R71 WPX is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Green with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 21,980 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 R71 WPX, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R71 WPX is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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