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N955 VPJ

1996 Aprilia RS250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,798 mi
Last recorded10,798 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS25012,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 VPJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 10,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 10,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,751 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 10,730 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,080 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 10,077 miles

Rear 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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N955 VPJ is a 1996 Aprilia RS250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N955 VPJ, 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 N955 VPJ registered?

N955 VPJ is a 1996 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is N955 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N955 VPJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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