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PO54 NSU

2004 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Green Petrol 460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,358 mi
Last recorded45,358 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Aprilia Atlantic 50012,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 NSU
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine460cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 45,358 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 45,191 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 45,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 44,770 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,510 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 44,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 43,144 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,016 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 42,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,608 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,281 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,601 miles

both the front and rear bearings have slight play

rear tyre wearing in the middle close to legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,949 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,194 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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PO54 NSU is a 2004 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Green with a 460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia Atlantic 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 12,406 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 PO54 NSU, 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 22 years old, this Aprilia Atlantic 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO54 NSU registered?

PO54 NSU is a 2004 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is PO54 NSU safe to buy?

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