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R536 GRN

1997 Aprilia Pegaso

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,181 mi
Last recorded35,181 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso23,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 GRN
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,181 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 35,181 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 33,720 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 33,720 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,019 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,089 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 22,081 miles

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

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

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

gear lever insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,307 miles

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

rear brake light has no switch fit by manufacter

Fail 27 Mar 2009 12,307 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 12,237 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 12,235 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R536 GRN is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R536 GRN, 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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R536 GRN is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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