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N305 MGJ

1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

37,023 mi
Last recorded37,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 65023,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 MGJ
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 37,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 36,991 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 35,406 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,011 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 34,011 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 33,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,946 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 30,946 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2013 30,919 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2012 30,599 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 May 2011 29,519 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2011 29,519 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2010 27,625 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 27,598 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 22,970 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,052 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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N305 MGJ is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 23,385 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 N305 MGJ, 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 30 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N305 MGJ is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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