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R599 OVT

1998 Aprilia RS 250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,645 mi
Last recorded17,645 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 25011,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 OVT
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 17,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 28,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 26,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,720 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 19,616 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,616 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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R599 OVT is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R599 OVT, 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 R599 OVT registered?

R599 OVT is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R599 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 OVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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