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EU53 TKJ

2003 Aprilia Rsv

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,102 mi
Last recorded27,102 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Rsv12,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 TKJ
MakeAprilia
ModelRsv
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 68 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 22,478 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,423 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,856 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear suspention linkage bearings look very dry

swing arm worn by past rubbing on exhaust

Pass 8 May 2014 19,576 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 18,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 14,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

oil leak from front rocker cover

oil tank slightley insecure

rear tire valve nut cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2011 14,611 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Nov 2007 4,919 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 5,102 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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EU53 TKJ is a 2003 Aprilia Rsv in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU53 TKJ, 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 EU53 TKJ registered?

EU53 TKJ is a 2003 Aprilia Rsv, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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