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R833 EYJ

1997 Aprilia RS 250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,800 mi
Last recorded16,800 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 25012,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 EYJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,800 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 16,570 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,966 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 13,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 12,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,679 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 10,559 miles

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

Rear 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.

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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R833 EYJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R833 EYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R833 EYJ registered?

R833 EYJ is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R833 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 EYJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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