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DS52 DXR

2003 Aprilia Tuono

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,060 mi
Last recorded8,060 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Tuono18,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DXR
MakeAprilia
ModelTuono
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 8,060 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 8,060 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 8,052 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 4,876 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 802 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 188 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 188 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Aprilia Tuono?

Based on 42,169 MOT tests across 4,655 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
871
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
4,655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 230
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 112
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 101
Drive chain excessively loose 63
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DS52 DXR is a 2003 Aprilia Tuono in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Tuono models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 18,200 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 Tuono fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS52 DXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Tuono typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Tuono is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS52 DXR?

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What year was DS52 DXR registered?

DS52 DXR is a 2003 Aprilia Tuono, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DS52 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 DXR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS52 DXR have outstanding finance?

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