MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp reflector slightly defective LOW BEAM DISCOLOURED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective LOW BEAM DISCOLOURED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected PEDAL ADJUSTED (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Aprilia RS 250?
Based on 5,548 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R989 DKO is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R989 DKO, 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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R989 DKO is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R989 DKO safe to buy?
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