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P939 UTC

1997 Aprilia RS 250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,427 mi
Last recorded24,427 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 25012,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 UTC
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,427 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 24,427 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,234 miles

Crack in rear brake pedal

Fail 11 Jul 2018 24,234 miles

Crack in rear brake pedal

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 24,234 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Crack in rear brake pedal

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,152 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 24,152 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 23,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 23,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,684 miles

Front 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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P939 UTC is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P939 UTC, 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 P939 UTC registered?

P939 UTC is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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