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R159 VLL

1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,450 mi
Last recorded44,450 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 65029,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 VLL
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 44,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,816 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 43,816 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 42,739 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 42,705 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,349 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,035 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,046 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,840 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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R159 VLL is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 29,133 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 R159 VLL, 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 28 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 R159 VLL registered?

R159 VLL is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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