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R781 DWY

1998 Aprilia Pegaso

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,124 mi
Last recorded58,124 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Pegaso26,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 DWY
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 58,124 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 58,124 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 55,821 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2020 53,621 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rebound getting weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,836 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,564 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,827 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,330 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,340 miles

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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R781 DWY is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia Pegaso models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 26,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R781 DWY, 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 28 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R781 DWY registered?

R781 DWY is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R781 DWY safe to buy?

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