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AE53 OPA

2003 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,970 mi
Last recorded18,970 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Pegaso 65013,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 OPA
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 18,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 18,696 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 18,540 miles

Front Cannot see brake fluid level, will check after test

Pass 15 Aug 2022 18,320 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 18,223 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 18,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 18,092 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 18,076 miles

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 17,697 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 17,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 14,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,120 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished(cords not showing)

Pass 15 May 2014 12,992 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 12,033 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fork stansions pitted

front and rear brake pipe ends rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,338 miles

near sidefork stanchion is pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 9,410 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 9,410 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 9,407 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,207 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Pegaso 650?

Based on 13,380 MOT tests across 1,477 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 172
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 147
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 138
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 102
Headlamp aim too low 64
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AE53 OPA is a 2003 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Pegaso 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 13,470 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 Pegaso 650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 OPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Pegaso 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso 650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE53 OPA registered?

AE53 OPA is a 2003 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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