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DX03 DHV

2003 Aprilia Tuono

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,129 mi
Last recorded41,129 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Tuono18,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 DHV
MakeAprilia
ModelTuono
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,129 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 41,104 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 41,054 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 40,992 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,968 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 40,968 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 40,735 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 40,735 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,302 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 40,029 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,327 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,726 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,389 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 23,248 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 21,125 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 21,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 2,118 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,631 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,592 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 16,592 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,024 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 11,169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 8,497 miles

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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DX03 DHV is a 2003 Aprilia Tuono in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DX03 DHV, 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.

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What year was DX03 DHV registered?

DX03 DHV is a 2003 Aprilia Tuono, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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