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P54 TBT

1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,302 mi
Last recorded56,302 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 65023,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 TBT
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 56,302 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive general condition is poor (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front fork seals corroded, poor condition

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine cradle and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake hose insecure

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2026 56,302 miles

Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Fuel tank leaking from tap area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive general condition is poor (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front fork seals corroded, poor condition

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine cradle and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake hose insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2022 56,228 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,228 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 55,852 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 52,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,560 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,560 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,428 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,421 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,917 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 17,530 miles

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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P54 TBT is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 23,385 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 P54 TBT, 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 30 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P54 TBT is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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