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N258 HCR

1996 Aprilia RS 250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

6,525 mi
Last recorded6,525 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS 25012,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 HCR
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2009 6,525 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,934 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 4,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS 250?

Based on 5,548 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 25
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N258 HCR is a 1996 Aprilia RS 250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia RS 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 12,139 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 250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N258 HCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Aprilia RS 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N258 HCR registered?

N258 HCR is a 1996 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N258 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 HCR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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