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Y171 VST

2001 Aprilia Falco

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,672 mi
Last recorded27,672 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Falco18,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 VST
MakeAprilia
ModelFalco
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 27,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 14,182 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 13,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 12,840 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 12,840 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 11,704 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 11,704 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 18,297 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 10,849 miles

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,492 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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Y171 VST is a 2001 Aprilia Falco in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y171 VST, 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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Y171 VST is a 2001 Aprilia Falco, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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