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GX53 KPG

2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,669 mi
Last recorded25,669 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 KPG
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 25,669 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 25,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,427 miles

Steering bearings slightly loose

Fail 8 Aug 2018 24,427 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering bearings slightly loose

Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 24,280 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,023 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 24,023 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 23,425 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 23,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

mis-matched tyres fitted.

uneven wear on both tyres.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 19,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,358 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,822 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 11,520 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,386 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,162 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Atlantic 500?

Based on 1,616 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
944
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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GX53 KPG is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,390 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 Atlantic 500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 KPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Atlantic 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Atlantic 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX53 KPG is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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