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S481 JJM

1998 Aprilia Rsv

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,576 mi
Last recorded35,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Rsv23,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 JJM
MakeAprilia
ModelRsv
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 35,576 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 35,576 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,705 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

head light cover removed at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2025 21,705 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

head light cover removed at time of test

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 21,422 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 21,420 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 33,366 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Light fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 33,366 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Hits top fairing,applies front brake (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Light fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 19,915 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 19,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 18,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 18,941 miles

Steering Head Bearings have slight notch.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 18,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 15 May 2015 17,349 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 17,349 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,728 miles

long travel on rear brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,597 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 11,738 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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S481 JJM is a 1998 Aprilia Rsv in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S481 JJM, 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 S481 JJM registered?

S481 JJM is a 1998 Aprilia Rsv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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