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Y147 YJU

2001 Aprilia Falco

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,622 mi
Last recorded48,622 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Falco18,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 YJU
MakeAprilia
ModelFalco
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 48,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 48,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,420 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 44,425 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 42,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,125 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low and rear (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,099 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 36,051 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,754 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,754 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,008 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 17,441 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 17,441 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,351 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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Y147 YJU is a 2001 Aprilia Falco in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Aprilia Falco models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 18,720 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 Y147 YJU, 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 25 years old, this Aprilia Falco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y147 YJU is a 2001 Aprilia Falco, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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