MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
gear change linkage loose
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R71 WPX registered?
R71 WPX is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 21 January 1998.
Is R71 WPX safe to buy?
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