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Y905 DTO

2001 Aprilia Falco

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,834 mi
Last recorded36,834 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Aprilia Falco18,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 DTO
MakeAprilia
ModelFalco
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 36,834 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 36,834 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 31,442 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,276 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 46,272 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,179 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 40,088 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,264 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 31,007 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 31,007 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,032 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 17,032 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,605 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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Y905 DTO is a 2001 Aprilia Falco in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y905 DTO, 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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Y905 DTO is a 2001 Aprilia Falco, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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