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S181 AEV

1998 Aprilia RS250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,800 mi
Last recorded19,800 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia RS25010,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 AEV
MakeAprilia
ModelRS250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 19,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 19,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front micro switch inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 19,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 19,743 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,721 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,630 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 17,327 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 17,327 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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S181 AEV is a 1998 Aprilia RS250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia RS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,211 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 RS250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S181 AEV, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia RS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S181 AEV registered?

S181 AEV is a 1998 Aprilia RS250, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S181 AEV safe to buy?

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