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V878 POW

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,439 mi
Last recorded62,439 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 POW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 62,439 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 62,438 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,378 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,884 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,461 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 56,894 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,894 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,003 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 55,983 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 27,390 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,304 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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V878 POW is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia RS 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 22,610 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 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 V878 POW, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia RS 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V878 POW is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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