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R449 YVP

1998 Aprilia RS 250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,242 mi
Last recorded25,242 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 25011,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 YVP
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 25,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,291 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,479 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 22,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,317 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 22,309 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,329 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 21,329 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R449 YVP is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R449 YVP, 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.

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What year was R449 YVP registered?

R449 YVP is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R449 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 YVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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