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P978 BPB

1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,477 mi
Last recorded26,477 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 65023,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 BPB
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,473 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front switch housing slightly loose

Fail 7 Jul 2022 26,473 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front switch housing slightly loose

Fail 30 May 2022 26,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside switchgear loose

Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,285 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 26,283 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 26,232 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 26,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,780 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork tube pitted (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion o/s (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 17,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 15,197 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,996 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,974 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 14,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,771 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 17,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,145 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 14,145 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,316 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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P978 BPB is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 P978 BPB, 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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What year was P978 BPB registered?

P978 BPB is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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