1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650 0.7L Petrol · P917 DVO

The roadworthiness status of this 1997 Aprilia Pegaso 650 is difficult to determine with absolute certainty due to a severely sparse and outdated test history. The single available record from the August 27, 2021 test at 19,716 miles resulted in a pass with zero defects or advisories recorded. Because no subsequent tests appear on the DVSA database, there is no recent data to establish whether the maintenance trend is stable, worsening, or improving over the last five years. The machine shows an exceptionally low recorded mileage of 19,716 miles across its twenty-nine-year lifespan, averaging roughly 680 miles per year. This low mileage indicates either very light historical use or extended periods of storage. A significant gap in the test history exists, culminating in a complete lack of MOT records between August 2021 and the present date in August 2026. Prolonged inactivity often leads to specific mechanical degradation that a single clean pass five years ago fails to capture. A physical inspection must focus heavily on rubber components, fuel systems, and potential corrosion caused by long periods of standing. Perished fork seals, cracked brake hoses, and gummed-up carburettor jets are common failure points on carburetted motorcycles left idle. Buyers should thoroughly check the fuel tank for internal rust, inspect the chain and sprockets for surface degradation, and verify that the electrical charging system operates correctly given the age of the wiring and regulator rectifier.