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S962 AVT

1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,375 mi
Last recorded41,375 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 65029,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS962 AVT
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso 650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,375 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 41,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 39,452 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 39,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 37,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,976 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 34,315 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 34,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 33,953 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,440 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,902 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,569 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 24,660 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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S962 AVT is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 29,133 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 S962 AVT, 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 28 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 S962 AVT registered?

S962 AVT is a 1998 Aprilia Pegaso 650, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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