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R580 MVO

1997 Aprilia RS250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,551 mi
Last recorded15,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Aprilia RS25010,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 MVO
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 15,551 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 14,044 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 14,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 13,947 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 13,876 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 13,596 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 13,573 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 13,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 13,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 12,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,755 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 11,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,496 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,490 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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R580 MVO is a 1997 Aprilia RS250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia RS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 10,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R580 MVO, 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 29 years old, this Aprilia RS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R580 MVO registered?

R580 MVO is a 1997 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R580 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 MVO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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