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R179 DKY

1998 Aprilia RS 250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,428 mi
Last recorded11,428 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 25011,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 DKY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 11,428 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 11,423 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 11,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,370 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front tyre has some slight perishing

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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R179 DKY is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 11,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R179 DKY, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia RS 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R179 DKY registered?

R179 DKY is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R179 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 DKY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R179 DKY have outstanding finance?

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