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N634 DBA

1996 Aprilia RS250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,497 mi
Last recorded13,497 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS25012,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN634 DBA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 13,497 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 13,493 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks open when handlebars are turned (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 13,071 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 12,841 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 12,837 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working from either brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 12,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 12,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 12,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,660 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 11,280 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,025 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 11,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,503 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 9,503 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS250?

Based on 1,674 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 6
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N634 DBA is a 1996 Aprilia RS250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia RS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,316 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 RS250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N634 DBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Aprilia RS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N634 DBA is a 1996 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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