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Y527 XAV

2001 Aprilia Falco

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,047 mi
Last recorded42,047 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Falco18,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 XAV
MakeAprilia
ModelFalco
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 42,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 41,458 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,951 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 40,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,949 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FORK BODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,340 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 40,340 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick outer (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 38,663 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,221 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 33,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 32,759 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 30,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 29,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,331 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 May 2011 29,326 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 May 2010 28,492 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2009 45,032 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,536 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,653 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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Y527 XAV is a 2001 Aprilia Falco in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y527 XAV, 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 Y527 XAV registered?

Y527 XAV is a 2001 Aprilia Falco, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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