MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,577 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)
Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Aprilia RS 250?
Based on 5,548 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R71 YVU is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R71 YVU, 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 R71 YVU registered?
R71 YVU is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 22 October 1997.
Is R71 YVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R71 YVU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R71 YVU have outstanding finance?
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