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P424 GPF

1997 Aprilia RS

Silver Petrol 485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,274 mi
Last recorded18,274 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS20,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 GPF
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine485cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 18,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 17,032 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 17,032 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 16,457 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 15,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 15,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,551 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?

Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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P424 GPF is a 1997 Aprilia RS in Silver with a 485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 20,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P424 GPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P424 GPF registered?

P424 GPF is a 1997 Aprilia RS, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P424 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 GPF 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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