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Y79 DFC

2001 Aprilia Falco

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,508 mi
Last recorded19,508 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Falco18,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 DFC
MakeAprilia
ModelFalco
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 19,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 19,200 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 18,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 18,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 17,512 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 15,679 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 15,679 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 15,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 10,476 miles

Rear tyre made in 2003 showing signs of age particularly around repair.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 1,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 9,687 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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Y79 DFC is a 2001 Aprilia Falco in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y79 DFC, 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 Y79 DFC registered?

Y79 DFC is a 2001 Aprilia Falco, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y79 DFC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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