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P497 KOO

1996 Aprilia RS250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,380 mi
Last recorded6,380 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS25012,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 KOO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,380 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 6,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS250?

Based on 1,674 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 6
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P497 KOO is a 1996 Aprilia RS250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia RS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,316 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 RS250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P497 KOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Aprilia RS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P497 KOO registered?

P497 KOO is a 1996 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P497 KOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 KOO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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