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R378 VFJ

1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,904 mi
Last recorded42,904 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 65029,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 VFJ
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 42,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 42,713 miles

Front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,202 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 42,202 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 41,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 38,773 miles

Rear cracking up

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 May 2018 38,760 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on number plate light (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light switch (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear cracking up

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,898 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,241 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 26,241 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,096 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,262 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 22,242 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,214 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 22,211 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R378 VFJ is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R378 VFJ, 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 R378 VFJ registered?

R378 VFJ is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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