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S473 BFW

1998 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,811 mi
Last recorded26,811 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 5021,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 BFW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,811 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 18,702 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2015 14,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Postion lamp tell tale not working

Pass 6 Feb 2010 13,981 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 13,981 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,725 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 13,725 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,488 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 13,350 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 13,349 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

excessive play at rear hub

Pass 2 Nov 2005 12,957 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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S473 BFW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S473 BFW, 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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S473 BFW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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