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Y197 XEC

2001 Aprilia Falco

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,230 mi
Last recorded14,230 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Falco18,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 XEC
MakeAprilia
ModelFalco
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 14,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose + Fairly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 13,300 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 21,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 12,523 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 12,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 12,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,768 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 9,839 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,614 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 8,645 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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Y197 XEC is a 2001 Aprilia Falco in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y197 XEC, 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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What year was Y197 XEC registered?

Y197 XEC is a 2001 Aprilia Falco, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y197 XEC safe to buy?

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