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R196 XOJ

1997 Aprilia Pegaso

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

25,397 mi
Last recorded25,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso23,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 XOJ
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,397 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 25,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 23,002 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 May 2015 23,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 May 2014 21,892 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 21,892 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,472 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 18,472 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 18,472 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2005 11,631 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Pegaso?

Based on 2,050 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
734
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Direction indicator not working 11
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R196 XOJ is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia Pegaso models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 23,002 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R196 XOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Pegaso typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R196 XOJ registered?

R196 XOJ is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R196 XOJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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