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P427 CPL

1997 Aprilia RS 250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,193 mi
Last recorded14,193 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 25012,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 CPL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 14,193 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 14,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 14,098 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 13,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 13,224 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 12,589 miles

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 11,337 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 11,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 10,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,729 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 9,727 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,147 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 9,147 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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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P427 CPL is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P427 CPL, 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 P427 CPL registered?

P427 CPL is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P427 CPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P427 CPL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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