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R899 NTA

1998 Aprilia RS 250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,784 mi
Last recorded11,784 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 25011,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 NTA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 11,784 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 11,780 miles

Switch gear slightly loose

Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,685 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 11,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 11,231 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,080 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 10,734 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 10,731 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,642 miles

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

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

speedo not working

Fail 19 Apr 2011 9,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Mar 2010 8,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear pads showing signs of wear

very slight misting of oil on lower fork stanchions

Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,035 miles

rear pads showing signs of wear

very slight misting of oil on lower fork stanchions

Pass 7 Apr 2009 7,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 6,100 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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R899 NTA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R899 NTA, 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 R899 NTA registered?

R899 NTA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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