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YR02 YHB

2002 Aprilia Leonardo 250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,569 mi
Last recorded40,569 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Aprilia Leonardo 25015,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YHB
MakeAprilia
ModelLeonardo 250
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 40,569 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 39,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 38,683 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 38,206 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 37,138 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,599 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 35,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

corrosion on frame at centre stand

Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

frame corroded at centre stand

Pass 14 Feb 2019 32,755 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,240 miles

corrosion various places on bike frame and centre stand

Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,597 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 31,597 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,352 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,102 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 31,102 miles

Rear Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,828 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,397 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 24,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,664 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 21,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

engine oil light on

Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,844 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Leonardo 250?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
955
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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YR02 YHB is a 2002 Aprilia Leonardo 250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia Leonardo 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 Leonardo 250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR02 YHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Leonardo 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia Leonardo 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR02 YHB is a 2002 Aprilia Leonardo 250, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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