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Y998 ARL

2001 Aprilia RS

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,206 mi
Last recorded8,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia RS15,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 ARL
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 8,206 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 8,107 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 8,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 8,106 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 8,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 7,298 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 7,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 5,977 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 5,977 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,974 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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Y998 ARL is a 2001 Aprilia RS in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 15,036 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 Y998 ARL, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y998 ARL registered?

Y998 ARL is a 2001 Aprilia RS, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y998 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 ARL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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