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R468 CCY

1997 Aprilia RS 250

Grey Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,024 mi
Last recorded8,024 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 25012,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 CCY
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 8,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 30,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,724 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 30,724 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,985 miles

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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R468 CCY is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250 in Grey with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 12,367 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 R468 CCY, 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 29 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 R468 CCY registered?

R468 CCY is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R468 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 CCY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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