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R989 DKO

1998 Aprilia RS 250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,504 mi
Last recorded26,504 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 25011,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 DKO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 26,504 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective LOW BEAM DISCOLOURED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 26,504 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 25,816 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 1,797 miles

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.

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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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.

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