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R300 SBK

2002 Aprilia RS250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,759 mi
Last recorded14,759 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Aprilia RS2507,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 SBK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 14,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 9,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 8,983 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 8,765 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 8,765 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 8,363 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 8,321 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 8,226 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 8,226 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 8,174 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,174 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 12,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 12,512 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 7,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 7,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,549 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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R300 SBK is a 2002 Aprilia RS250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia RS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 7,586 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 R300 SBK, 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 24 years old, this Aprilia RS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R300 SBK registered?

R300 SBK is a 2002 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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