MOT Status
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15,050 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp slightly discoloured and blurred image (4.1.4 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp slightly discoloured and blurred image (4.1.4 (a))
Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear no plate small
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
rear no plate small
owner claims that grey import model has only one headlamp bulb fitted has had too remove n/s bulb to obtain acceptable beam pattern
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Aprilia Pegaso 650?
Based on 13,380 MOT tests across 1,477 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R542 DRE is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R542 DRE, 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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How do I check the history of R542 DRE?
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What year was R542 DRE registered?
R542 DRE is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is R542 DRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R542 DRE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R542 DRE have outstanding finance?
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