Aprilia Habana (1999)
1999 Aprilia Habana
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 1999 Aprilia Habana. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Aprilia Habana passes its MOT at 84.1%, which is above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these 25-year-old machines are holding up reasonably well. Dangerous defects are uncommon at just 7.3%, so safety concerns are minimal for a machine of this age.
These Habanas are running genuinely low mileage—just under 10,000 miles on average—which partly explains the decent pass rate and keeps wear manageable. Expect around one failure and two advisories per test, typically minor items; if you're considering one, verify its service history closely, as low mileage combined with age can mask neglect rather than indicate careful ownership.
What to check before buying a 1999 Aprilia Habana
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Aprilia Habana vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Aprilia Habana vehicles fall between 5,760 and 13,157 miles.
1999 Aprilia Habana — Still on the Road
12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Aprilia Habana
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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22.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.4%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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17.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15.4%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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12.9%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
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12.2%
Headlamp aim too high
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11.5%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
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10.6%
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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