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W297 HCE

2000 Aprilia RS

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,784 mi
Last recorded10,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Aprilia RS17,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 HCE
MakeAprilia
ModelRS
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,784 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,493 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

headlight output reduced pattern faint

Fail 18 Sep 2007 10,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,340 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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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W297 HCE is a 2000 Aprilia RS in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 17,117 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 W297 HCE, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W297 HCE registered?

W297 HCE is a 2000 Aprilia RS, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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