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P489 PVS

1997 Aprilia Pegaso

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,501 mi
Last recorded22,501 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso23,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 PVS
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 22,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 22,175 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit REAR INNER BRAKE PAD (1.1.13 (a))

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE KNOCKING IN THE BRAKE CARRIER WHEN BRAKE APPLIED

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear EXHAUST NOISY

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,463 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,908 miles

Offside Front Brake lever slightly damaged bent but can be readily applied (3.2.A1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 18,908 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever slightly damaged bent but can be readily applied (3.2.A1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,765 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 15,305 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 15,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 12,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,371 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 12,371 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 11,591 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,733 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 10,693 miles

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

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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P489 PVS is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P489 PVS, 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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What year was P489 PVS registered?

P489 PVS is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P489 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 PVS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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