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P382 DPE

1997 Aprilia RS 250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,884 mi
Last recorded13,884 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 25012,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 DPE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,283 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,210 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 10,210 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,724 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 9,695 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P382 DPE is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 12,367 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 P382 DPE, 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 29 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 P382 DPE registered?

P382 DPE is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P382 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 DPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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