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BU53 NWY

2003 Aprilia Rsv

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Aprilia Rsv12,773 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 NWY
MakeAprilia
ModelRsv
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025
Pass 8 Apr 2024 1,749 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2024 1,746 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 May 2022 193 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 10,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018
Fail 25 Apr 2018

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 11,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 2,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 7 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 4,688 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 4,688 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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BU53 NWY is a 2003 Aprilia Rsv in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU53 NWY, 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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What year was BU53 NWY registered?

BU53 NWY is a 2003 Aprilia Rsv, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BU53 NWY safe to buy?

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