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P576 UWW

1997 Aprilia RS250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,500 mi
Last recorded8,500 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS25010,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 UWW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 8,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 8,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 8,427 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 8,185 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 8,045 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,045 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,710 miles

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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P576 UWW is a 1997 Aprilia RS250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 10,918 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 P576 UWW, 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 29 years old, this Aprilia RS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P576 UWW registered?

P576 UWW is a 1997 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P576 UWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P576 UWW 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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