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AE03 VSM

2003 Aprilia Rsv

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,336 mi
Last recorded56,336 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Rsv12,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VSM
MakeAprilia
ModelRsv
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,336 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 56,336 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 56,336 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,336 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,336 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,638 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 28,638 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 20,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,933 miles

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

rear brake pedel has lomg travel but locks out

Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 7,138 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

front tyre at 1mm needs replacement soon,slight fluctuation on front brakes.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,109 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Rsv?

Based on 87,683 MOT tests across 8,701 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 918
reflector on motorcycle missing 860
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 511
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 410
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 380
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AE03 VSM is a 2003 Aprilia Rsv in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Rsv models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,773 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 Rsv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 918 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Rsv typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Rsv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE03 VSM is a 2003 Aprilia Rsv, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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