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Y897 GAE

2001 Aprilia Habana

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,233 mi
Last recorded2,233 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Habana10,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 GAE
MakeAprilia
ModelHabana
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 2,233 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 2,233 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Brake adjustment at full range. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake at end of useable range

Rear Grab rail slightly loose

Pass 8 Jul 2021 2,215 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2013 2,212 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 2,212 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 3 May 2008 22,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 22,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 2,191 miles

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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Y897 GAE is a 2001 Aprilia Habana in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y897 GAE, 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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What year was Y897 GAE registered?

Y897 GAE is a 2001 Aprilia Habana, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y897 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 GAE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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