Aprilia Habana (2001)
2001 Aprilia Habana
CarHunch analysed 923 real MOT records for the 2001 Aprilia Habana. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Aprilia Habana passes its MOT at 79.5%, just shy of the UK average of 80%, so reliability is broadly in line with other vehicles of this age—though the 13.2% that have recorded a dangerous defect suggests some buyers will encounter safety issues, particularly around braking or lighting systems. Petrol bikes of this era tend to fare reasonably well, and the median mileage of 9,829 miles is low for a 23-year-old machine, indicating many examples have been cherished rather than thrashed.
When failures do occur, owners face an average of 1.4 per test, typically minor wear items or adjustments; the higher advisory count of 2.7 per vehicle reflects the usual suspects on older scooters—worn controls, tired seals, and cosmetic corrosion. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check whether the specific bike has a clean safety record, as that 13.2% dangerous defect rate means you'll want proof it's been properly maintained.
What to check before buying a 2001 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 2001 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 2001 Aprilia Habana vehicles fall between 5,730 and 15,300 miles.
2001 Aprilia Habana — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 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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28%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.6%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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18%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
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16.6%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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15.4%
Headlamp aim too high
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15.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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13.8%
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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