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R84 BAK

1997 Aprilia RS 250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,563 mi
Last recorded17,563 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS 25012,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 BAK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 17,563 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 17,466 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,371 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 17,346 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 2,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,782 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 12,782 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R84 BAK is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R84 BAK, 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 R84 BAK registered?

R84 BAK is a 1997 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R84 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 BAK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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