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R542 DRE

1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,050 mi
Last recorded15,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 65021,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 DRE
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 15,050 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured and blurred image (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 15,050 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp slightly discoloured and blurred image (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 13,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 12,237 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 12,237 miles

Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear no plate small

Fail 23 Jul 2007 12,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,076 miles

owner claims that grey import model has only one headlamp bulb fitted has had too remove n/s bulb to obtain acceptable beam pattern

Fail 1 Sep 2005 12,076 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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