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SY56 AXU

2006 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Grey Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,982 mi
Last recorded29,982 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Aprilia Atlantic 50013,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 AXU
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,982 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 29,982 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn control defective horn sticks on (1.7.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,683 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,317 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,561 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,064 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2009 13,806 miles

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

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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SY56 AXU is a 2006 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Grey with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Aprilia Atlantic 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 13,135 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 SY56 AXU, 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 20 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 SY56 AXU registered?

SY56 AXU is a 2006 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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