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W228 RBU

2000 Aprilia RS 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,482 mi
Last recorded26,482 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS 5022,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 RBU
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,482 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 26,482 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,794 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 24,761 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,456 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 22,219 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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W228 RBU is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W228 RBU, 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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What year was W228 RBU registered?

W228 RBU is a 2000 Aprilia RS 50, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W228 RBU safe to buy?

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