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P990 GCH

1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Purple Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,955 mi
Last recorded33,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 65021,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 GCH
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 33,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 33,763 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 33,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 33,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,112 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rear shock lack of damping advise (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 33,103 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rear shock lack of damping advise (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,934 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,540 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,281 miles

Front steering head bearings notchy

Pass 19 May 2017 31,967 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 31,275 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,529 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 25,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,892 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 22,892 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 21,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,554 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 12,632 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005
Fail 14 Jun 2005

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

BATTERY LEAKING ACID

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

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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P990 GCH is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Purple with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 P990 GCH, 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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What year was P990 GCH registered?

P990 GCH is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P990 GCH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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