Aprilia Habana (2001)
2001 Aprilia Habana
CarHunch analysed 923 real MOT records for the 2001 Aprilia Habana.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.
The 2001 Aprilia Habana passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (79.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 923 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 923 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001.
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Before you buy a 2001 Aprilia Habana
Based on MOT data from 923 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,646 Aprilia Habana vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Aprilia Habana vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle 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 thinning — 22% of 2001 Aprilia Habanas are still active.
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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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