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P985 LLX

1996 Aprilia RS

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,535 mi
Last recorded24,535 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Aprilia RS11,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 LLX
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,535 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 21,000 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2006 19,850 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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P985 LLX is a 1996 Aprilia RS in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 11,507 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 RS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P985 LLX, 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 30 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P985 LLX registered?

P985 LLX is a 1996 Aprilia RS, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P985 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P985 LLX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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