MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?
Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R944 VEC is a 1997 Aprilia RS in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 20,074 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R944 VEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R944 VEC registered?
R944 VEC is a 1997 Aprilia RS, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R944 VEC safe to buy?
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