Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2001 Cagiva Raptor?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2001 Cagiva Raptor?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2001 Cagiva Raptor?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2001 Cagiva Raptor reliable?

Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles, the 2001 Cagiva Raptor has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2001 Cagiva Raptor?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2001 Cagiva Raptor are: Exhaust noisy (63.6% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (38.2% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (33.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2001 Cagiva Raptor?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Cagiva Raptor (2001)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.9% first-time pass rate

2001 Cagiva Raptor

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2001 Cagiva Raptor. 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 CAGIVA RAPTOR passes its first MOT attempt at 84.3%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes have held up reasonably well over two decades. However, nearly 17% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for any prospective buyer evaluating safety-critical components.

At just over 15,500 miles on average, these Raptors are running low mileage for their age—a positive sign for wear—yet they still average 1.75 failures and 5.4 advisories per test, indicating corrosion, wear, and minor systems deterioration are common. Before purchase, have the brake system, suspension, and lights thoroughly inspected by a mechanic familiar with Italian sportbikes, as these areas tend to reveal the most issues in this cohort.

We have limited data for the 2001 Cagiva Raptor — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.75

Over 10.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 9k–21k

For context

These stats describe 142 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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 142 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 63.6%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 38.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 25.8%

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 25.8%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Headlamp aim too low · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001.

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Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	141	84.8%	1.77

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Cagiva Raptor 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.

14,591

typical

8,805

low mileage

21,143

high mileage

Half of all 2001 Cagiva Raptor vehicles fall between 8,805 and 21,143 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,805 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,805–21,143 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2001 Cagiva Raptors sit.

⚠ Over 28,543 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2001 Cagiva Raptor — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 47% of 2001 Cagiva Raptors are still active.

Numbers are declining — 33 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% 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.

MOT History Averages

10.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.75

Avg failures per vehicle

5.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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