Aprilia RS 250 (1995)
1995 Aprilia RS 250
CarHunch analysed 160 real MOT records for the 1995 Aprilia RS 250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Aprilia RS 250 passes MOT at 85.9%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.8%—making this a genuinely safe used buy from a technical standpoint. That said, the median CarhunchScore of 50 flags this as an ageing two-stroke sports bike that will need careful maintenance.
At nearly 12,700 miles average, these bikes show low typical mileage for their age, suggesting many have been cherished rather than thrashed. Owners should expect roughly one failure and one-and-a-half advisories per MOT cycle, mostly wear items on a 30-year-old machine—budget for regular attention to brakes, suspension, and fuel system before you buy.
What to check before buying a 1995 Aprilia RS 250
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Aprilia RS 250 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Aprilia RS 250 vehicles fall between 8,479 and 16,149 miles.
1995 Aprilia RS 250 — Still on the Road
24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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