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P47 SGJ

1997 Aprilia Pegaso

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,191 mi
Last recorded23,191 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso23,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 SGJ
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 23,191 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 23,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 22,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 22,645 miles

Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 22,505 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,080 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,100 miles

inletmanifold rubber deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2013 19,927 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,938 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 18,926 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 17,777 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 15,845 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 14,879 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 14,868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 13,492 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 13,492 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 12,967 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Pegaso?

Based on 2,050 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
734
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Direction indicator not working 11
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P47 SGJ is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia Pegaso models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 23,002 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P47 SGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Pegaso typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P47 SGJ is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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