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P493 RUL

1996 Aprilia Pegaso

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,654 mi
Last recorded56,654 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Aprilia Pegaso21,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 RUL
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 56,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,634 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,450 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,342 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,248 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 48,248 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,606 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 42,433 miles

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

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

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

Some play in rear brake pivot

Pass 25 May 2007 42,123 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,302 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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P493 RUL is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia Pegaso models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 21,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P493 RUL, 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 30 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P493 RUL registered?

P493 RUL is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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