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BU51 FVX

2001 Aprilia Habana

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,291 mi
Last recorded30,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Habana10,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FVX
MakeAprilia
ModelHabana
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 30,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 30,081 miles

Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 29,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 28,267 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 28,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 27,882 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 27,882 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 26,678 miles

Engine mount deteriated

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 23,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,485 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,135 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play at front brake torque arm

small cuts in rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2010 21,513 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

deep cut rear tyre but no core showing

rear brake lever pulls in close to the bar but brake locks off

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,513 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

deep cut rear tyre but no core showing

rear brake lever pulls in close to the bar but brake locks off

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,414 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear tyre has a cut in

Fail 11 Dec 2008 21,392 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

airbox insecure

rear tyre has a cut in

Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,714 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 19,714 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,473 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 17,989 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Habana?

Based on 15,863 MOT tests across 2,663 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 363
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 307
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 294
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 247
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 236
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BU51 FVX is a 2001 Aprilia Habana in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Habana models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 10,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia Habana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 FVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Habana typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Aprilia Habana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 FVX is a 2001 Aprilia Habana, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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