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MX53 LLZ

2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,545 mi
Last recorded33,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LLZ
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,545 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 33,523 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 5 Jul 2014 30,407 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 30,407 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,756 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

battery flat

top missing from indicator switch

Fail 21 Feb 2011 25,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,120 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,034 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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MX53 LLZ is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MX53 LLZ, 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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MX53 LLZ is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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