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Y98 NWL

2001 Aprilia Falco

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,088 mi
Last recorded22,088 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Falco18,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 NWL
MakeAprilia
ModelFalco
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,088 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 21,448 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 21,446 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 20,652 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,148 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 18,107 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording Both silencers marked not for road use. (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 13,743 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 13,743 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,107 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 21,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,427 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 21,275 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,275 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 12,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,485 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,158 miles

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

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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Y98 NWL is a 2001 Aprilia Falco in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y98 NWL, 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 Y98 NWL registered?

Y98 NWL is a 2001 Aprilia Falco, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y98 NWL safe to buy?

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