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R347 NVT

1998 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,565 mi
Last recorded22,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS17,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 NVT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 22,565 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 22,536 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 20,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 20,566 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 19,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 19,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 18,626 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 14,612 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 14,612 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,208 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,713 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 11,713 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,082 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 3,135 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?

Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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R347 NVT is a 1998 Aprilia RS in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 17,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R347 NVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R347 NVT registered?

R347 NVT is a 1998 Aprilia RS, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R347 NVT safe to buy?

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