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S896 TCL

1998 Aprilia Rsv

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,229 mi
Last recorded24,229 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Rsv23,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 TCL
MakeAprilia
ModelRsv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 24,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 24,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 24,086 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 22,772 miles

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,426 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,015 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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S896 TCL is a 1998 Aprilia Rsv in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S896 TCL, 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 S896 TCL registered?

S896 TCL is a 1998 Aprilia Rsv, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S896 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 TCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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