Aprilia Rs 250
MotorcycleFrom 319 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a stop lamp switch with a delay in operation | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
| headlamp ‘dip’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel | 2 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rs 250s tested had between 5,797 and 12,452 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,449 median miles, the Rs 250 has 0.096 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Aprilia models
| Aprilia Tuono | 90% |
| Aprilia Rsv | 89.6% |
| Aprilia Rs125 | 74.5% |
Common questions
What is the Aprilia Rs 250 MOT pass rate?
The Aprilia Rs 250 has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 319 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aprilia Rs 250?
The most common MOT failure on the Aprilia Rs 250 is a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released.
What is the typical mileage of a Aprilia Rs 250 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aprilia Rs 250 is 9,449 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,797 and 12,452 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.