2002 Aprilia Pegaso 650 0.7L Petrol · ST02 LCY

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a consistent history of passing MOT tests. The most recent test on 8 April 2023 at 18,289 miles recorded a minor advisory regarding a slightly loose drive chain. This follows a clean pass in March 2022 at 17,461 miles, suggesting that the mechanical condition has remained largely consistent without any significant degradation or sudden mechanical failures appearing in the recent records. The mileage pattern indicates very light usage for a 24-year-old motorcycle, averaging roughly 762 miles per year. A significant gap exists in the digital record between the July 2014 test at 16,993 miles and the March 2022 test at 17,461 miles. While the vehicle has clearly been used sparingly, such long intervals between recorded tests often imply the motorcycle has spent extended periods stationary. This pattern warrants a close inspection of rubber components, such as tyres and fork seals, which can perish or crack from age rather than wear. The MOT history highlights recurring issues related to the drivetrain. The tester flagged a worn drive chain and a slightly worn rear sprocket in June 2012 at 12,946 miles, and the 2023 test noted a loose drive chain. A prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the current state of the chain, sprockets, and tensioner to ensure the drivetrain is not nearing the end of its service life. The repeated mentions of headlamp masks in 2013 and 2014 are minor compliance notes but suggest the lighting assembly has required attention in the past. Beyond the drivetrain, the lack of recorded advisories for brakes, suspension, or structural corrosion is positive. However, given the extremely low mileage and the potential for long periods of inactivity, a physical inspection should focus on fluid degradation, battery health, and the integrity of all seals and hoses. The mechanical history suggests a well-kept machine, but the low usage profile means the vehicle's condition is more likely dictated by age-related decay than by mechanical wear.