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Y278 EBB

2001 Aprilia Habana

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,176 mi
Last recorded4,176 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Habana10,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 EBB
MakeAprilia
ModelHabana
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 4,176 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 4,176 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 2,890 miles

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

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 2,890 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 1,792 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 1,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 443 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 409 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 309 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 74 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 74 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate displays three lines (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working fit lamp to rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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Y278 EBB is a 2001 Aprilia Habana in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y278 EBB, 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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Y278 EBB is a 2001 Aprilia Habana, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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