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SAM 971H

2001 Aprilia Habana

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

2,241 mi
Last recorded2,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Habana10,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 971H
MakeAprilia
ModelHabana
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 2,241 miles

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 2,217 miles

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 2,209 miles

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 2,027 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 1,977 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 1,848 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 1,787 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 1,746 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 1,599 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 1,538 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 1,529 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 1,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 1,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 1,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 1,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 891 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 891 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 873 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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SAM 971H is a 2001 Aprilia Habana in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SAM 971H, 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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What year was SAM 971H registered?

SAM 971H is a 2001 Aprilia Habana, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is SAM 971H safe to buy?

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