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HF53 HBB

2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Blue Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,707 mi
Last recorded24,707 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HBB
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 24,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 24,690 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 24,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 23,628 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 22,843 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 22,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 22,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 21,364 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2015 16,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 15,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 14,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 14,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 11,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 10,390 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 8,772 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 6,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 2,973 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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HF53 HBB is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Blue with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF53 HBB, 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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What year was HF53 HBB registered?

HF53 HBB is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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