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R861 LEL

1997 Aprilia RS250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,360 mi
Last recorded11,360 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS25010,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 LEL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,360 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 11,359 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 10,158 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,151 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 9,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,985 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 5,909 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS250?

Based on 1,674 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 6
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R861 LEL is a 1997 Aprilia RS250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 10,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R861 LEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia RS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R861 LEL registered?

R861 LEL is a 1997 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R861 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 LEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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