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R699 FOW

1998 Aprilia RS 250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,094 mi
Last recorded12,094 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 25011,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 FOW
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 12,094 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 12,052 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2022 11,915 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted plate is missing (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2011 10,348 miles

chain has slight rub against chain gaurd

Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 8,711 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 8,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,134 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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R699 FOW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R699 FOW, 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 R699 FOW registered?

R699 FOW is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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