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P952 YAE

1997 Aprilia RS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,731 mi
Last recorded18,731 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS25010,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 YAE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 18,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,361 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 18,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 18,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 18,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 18,039 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 18,039 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 18,028 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 17,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 17,124 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,039 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,039 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2008 17,039 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

lower fairing has fasteners missing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,399 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2005 14,563 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

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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P952 YAE is a 1997 Aprilia RS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P952 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P952 YAE?

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What year was P952 YAE registered?

P952 YAE is a 1997 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P952 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 YAE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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