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Y553 BSX

2001 Aprilia Pegaso

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,013 mi
Last recorded42,013 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Pegaso16,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 BSX
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 42,013 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 41,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 38,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,650 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 38,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,514 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,859 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 37,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,765 miles

rear tyre getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,502 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,033 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 27,027 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,217 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,788 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,219 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,665 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

rear chain needs adjusting

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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Y553 BSX is a 2001 Aprilia Pegaso in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Pegaso models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 16,056 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 Y553 BSX, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y553 BSX registered?

Y553 BSX is a 2001 Aprilia Pegaso, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y553 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y553 BSX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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