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S861 TEV

1998 Aprilia RS250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,834 mi
Last recorded4,834 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS25010,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 TEV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 4,834 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 4,834 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,656 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 4,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 2,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 2,891 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS250?

Based on 1,674 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 6
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S861 TEV is a 1998 Aprilia RS250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,211 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 RS250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S861 TEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia RS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S861 TEV registered?

S861 TEV is a 1998 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S861 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 TEV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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