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P414 MLE

1997 Aprilia RS 250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,820 mi
Last recorded34,820 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 25012,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 MLE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 34,820 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 32,667 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,273 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,207 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,954 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,070 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 May 2012 26,065 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 22,116 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,116 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 19,794 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 19,775 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,387 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,387 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,588 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 17,588 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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P414 MLE is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P414 MLE, 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 P414 MLE registered?

P414 MLE is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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