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R261 PVN

1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,817 mi
Last recorded32,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 65029,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 PVN
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 32,817 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 32,810 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 31,783 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 31,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 31,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,921 miles

Front Brake fluid murky

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 30,343 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 30,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,977 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 29,977 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,816 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 29,816 miles

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

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,786 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 28,157 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 May 2010 28,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,910 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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R261 PVN is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R261 PVN, 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 R261 PVN registered?

R261 PVN is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R261 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 PVN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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