MOT History from tests of petrol APRILIA SR50s year 2008

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Pass percent:64.53%

(The average a petrol APRILIA SR50 year 2008 passes without issue)

Based on:1,779 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	104
Registration plate issues	79
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	58
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	58
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	57
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	57
Headlamp aim out of alignment	53
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	36
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	31
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	29
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	22
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	20
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	19
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	13
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	13
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	13
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	11
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	10
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	9
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	6
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	6
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	6
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	3
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	3
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2
Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected \|1.5.4\|	2
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering mudguard \|2.1.2e\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp insecure \|1.3.3b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws missing \|3.1.2b\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Fuel cap missing \|7.2.2a\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	104
Registration plate issues	79
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	58
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	58
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	57
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	57
Headlamp aim out of alignment	53
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	36
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	31
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	29
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	23
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	22
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	20
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	19
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	13
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	13
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	13
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	11
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	10
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	9
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	6
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	6
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	6
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	5
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	3
Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	3
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2
Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected \|1.5.4\|	2
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering mudguard \|2.1.2e\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp insecure \|1.3.3b\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws missing \|3.1.2b\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Fuel cap missing \|7.2.2a\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol APRILIA SR50s year 2008

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