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S246 BTA

1998 Aprilia RS 250

Multi-colour Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,092 mi
Last recorded21,092 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS 25011,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 BTA
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 21,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 21,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 20,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 20,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,796 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 20,796 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil on sidewall rear tyre nearside

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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S246 BTA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250 in Multi-colour with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S246 BTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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S246 BTA is a 1998 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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