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N508 TCU

1996 Aprilia Pegaso

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,713 mi
Last recorded17,713 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Aprilia Pegaso21,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 TCU
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 17,713 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 17,713 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 16,383 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 16,226 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 16,211 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 15,872 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 15,658 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,107 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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N508 TCU is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Aprilia Pegaso models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 21,662 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 N508 TCU, 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 30 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N508 TCU registered?

N508 TCU is a 1996 Aprilia Pegaso, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N508 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 TCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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