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T978 JHK

1999 Aprilia RS 250

Multi-colour Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,649 mi
Last recorded19,649 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Aprilia RS 25010,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 JHK
MakeAprilia
ModelRS 250
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 19,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 19,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 19,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 19,229 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 19,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,139 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 17,139 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 9,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 9,506 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Recommend attention to rear brake pedal return mechanism

Pass 10 Jul 2010 9,389 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 12,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 7,483 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia RS 250?

Based on 5,548 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 55
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 25
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T978 JHK is a 1999 Aprilia RS 250 in Multi-colour with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1999 Aprilia RS 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 10,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia RS 250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T978 JHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia RS 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Aprilia RS 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T978 JHK registered?

T978 JHK is a 1999 Aprilia RS 250, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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