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P39 SGJ

1997 Aprilia RS 250

Purple Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,128 mi
Last recorded11,128 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 25012,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 SGJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 11,128 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 10,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,524 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 10,524 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,354 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 10,330 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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P39 SGJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250 in Purple with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P39 SGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P39 SGJ registered?

P39 SGJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P39 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P39 SGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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