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N857 SOS

1996 Aprilia RS250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,573 mi
Last recorded8,573 miles
Recorded on25 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS25012,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 SOS
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2006 8,573 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 8,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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N857 SOS is a 1996 Aprilia RS250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N857 SOS, 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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What year was N857 SOS registered?

N857 SOS is a 1996 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N857 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N857 SOS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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