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AM02 PVW

2002 Aprilia Falco

Black Petrol 9976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,815 mi
Last recorded35,815 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Aprilia Falco21,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 PVW
MakeAprilia
ModelFalco
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,815 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Forks slightly corroded Both (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 56,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 35,080 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 35,060 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 35,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 33,869 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 33,869 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,311 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2015 32,849 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

reg plate does not illuminate

Pass 7 Sep 2013 31,109 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Number plate light not working

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,702 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,274 miles

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

number plate lamp does not illuminate

Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,699 miles

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

number plate lamp does not illuminate

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,000 miles

number plate light bulb inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,327 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Falco?

Based on 1,982 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
757
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 6
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AM02 PVW is a 2002 Aprilia Falco in Black with a 9,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Aprilia Falco models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 21,144 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 Falco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM02 PVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Falco typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Aprilia Falco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM02 PVW registered?

AM02 PVW is a 2002 Aprilia Falco, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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