Aprilia Rs 50
MotorcycleFrom 264 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a lamp missing or inoperative, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 8 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 7 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 7 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 6 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| audible warning not working | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 7% of Rs 50 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £47.
Typical mileage
Half of all Rs 50s tested had between 7,048 and 24,600 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,223 median miles, the Rs 50 has 0.152 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Aprilia models
| Aprilia Tuono | 90% |
| Aprilia Rsv | 89.6% |
| Aprilia Rs125 | 74.5% |
Common questions
What is the Aprilia Rs 50 MOT pass rate?
The Aprilia Rs 50 has a 75.4% MOT pass rate based on 264 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aprilia Rs 50?
The most common MOT failure on the Aprilia Rs 50 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing or inoperative.
What is the typical mileage of a Aprilia Rs 50 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aprilia Rs 50 is 16,223 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,048 and 24,600 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.