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BU04 RXT

2004 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Blue Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209 mi
Last recorded209 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Aprilia Atlantic 50012,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 RXT
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 209 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 195 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 May 2014

Nail in front tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,533 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 9,533 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

advise battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2012 8,745 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 8,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 7,484 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 6,170 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,866 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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BU04 RXT is a 2004 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Blue with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BU04 RXT, 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.

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What year was BU04 RXT registered?

BU04 RXT is a 2004 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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