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P496 PVS

1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

753 mi
Last recorded753 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 65021,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 PVS
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 753 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 6 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 3 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 26,146 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,037 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 25,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,689 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 22,684 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,964 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 21,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,407 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,612 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

nearside mirror loose

number plate loose

Fail 25 Jul 2006 18,584 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

nearside mirror loose

number plate loose

Fail 19 Jul 2006 18,555 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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P496 PVS is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P496 PVS, 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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P496 PVS is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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