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R43 LJK

1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,885 mi
Last recorded44,885 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 65021,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 LJK
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 44,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,889 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 38,413 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,298 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 37,298 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,782 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,280 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 29,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 24,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,315 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 22,315 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,281 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R43 LJK is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R43 LJK, 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 R43 LJK registered?

R43 LJK is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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