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SV51 HRJ

2001 Aprilia RX50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,888 mi
Last recorded23,888 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RX5014,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 HRJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRX50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 23,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2008 9,194 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 6,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 2,856 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 2,856 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 2,855 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

drive chain loose

oil leak

How Reliable is the Aprilia RX50?

Based on 5,014 MOT tests across 799 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,254
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
799
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 450
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 281
reflector on motorcycle missing 259
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 248
wheel bearings have excessive free play 234
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SV51 HRJ is a 2001 Aprilia RX50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RX50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 14,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aprilia RX50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV51 HRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RX50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia RX50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV51 HRJ is a 2001 Aprilia RX50, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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