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S469 VBL

1998 Aprilia Rsv

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,239 mi
Last recorded34,239 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Rsv23,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 VBL
MakeAprilia
ModelRsv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,239 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,364 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,552 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 17,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,995 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 26,995 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,635 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 24,667 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,667 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,068 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 23,036 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,572 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,411 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Rsv?

Based on 87,683 MOT tests across 8,701 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 918
reflector on motorcycle missing 860
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 511
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 410
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
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S469 VBL is a 1998 Aprilia Rsv in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia Rsv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,192 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 Rsv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 918 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S469 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Rsv typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia Rsv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S469 VBL registered?

S469 VBL is a 1998 Aprilia Rsv, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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