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S538 LLP

1998 Aprilia RS

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,913 mi
Last recorded17,913 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS17,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 LLP
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 17,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 17,897 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 17,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 17,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,597 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight damage to left side fork leg

Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,597 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

no left hand mirror

Fail 20 Mar 2014 17,597 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

left hand swatch gear moveing

no left hand mirror

Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,597 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,597 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 17,597 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,564 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 15,564 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,066 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS?

Based on 8,913 MOT tests across 1,527 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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S538 LLP is a 1998 Aprilia RS in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 17,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S538 LLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S538 LLP registered?

S538 LLP is a 1998 Aprilia RS, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S538 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 LLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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