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W551 MHL

2000 Aprilia Falco

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,488 mi
Last recorded49,488 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Aprilia Falco24,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 MHL
MakeAprilia
ModelFalco
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight worp (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 49,321 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 49,321 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,455 miles

oil all over engine

Fail 20 Oct 2016 76,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

oil all over engine

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,912 miles

Rear Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,436 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 66,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,063 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,943 miles

rear brake did not lock out

Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

rear brake did not lock out

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,968 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear brake lever has excessive play

Fail 16 Mar 2010 60,968 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake lever has excessive play

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,968 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake lever has excessive play

Pass 15 Nov 2008 57,658 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 32,509 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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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W551 MHL is a 2000 Aprilia Falco in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Aprilia Falco models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 24,804 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 W551 MHL, 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 26 years old, this Aprilia Falco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W551 MHL is a 2000 Aprilia Falco, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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