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P185 MEH

1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Red Petrol 562cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,520 mi
Last recorded47,520 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 65021,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 MEH
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine562cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 47,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,281 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,721 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,283 miles

Number plate lamp not working

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,830 miles

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

chain rivet link slightly stiff

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,216 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 27,216 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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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P185 MEH is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Red with a 562cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 21,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P185 MEH, 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 29 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P185 MEH registered?

P185 MEH is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P185 MEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 MEH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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