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R56 KGK

1997 Aprilia Pegaso

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,996 mi
Last recorded44,996 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Aprilia Pegaso23,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 KGK
MakeAprilia
ModelPegaso
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 44,996 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 40,055 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 40,047 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working not working on rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,530 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 39,530 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throtle grip condition (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,256 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2018 37,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 32,483 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 27,426 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 27,426 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing outer bolt (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,262 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 25,262 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,530 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 14,476 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,429 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 5,022 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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R56 KGK is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Aprilia Pegaso models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 23,002 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 R56 KGK, 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 29 years old, this Aprilia Pegaso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R56 KGK registered?

R56 KGK is a 1997 Aprilia Pegaso, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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