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FN53 BHE

2003 Aprilia Rsv

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

8,350 mi
Last recorded8,350 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Rsv12,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BHE
MakeAprilia
ModelRsv
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 8,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 8,344 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 8,285 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 8,278 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,099 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 8,068 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure lens (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 7,979 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 7,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 7,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 6,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 6,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2014 6,907 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 5,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 4,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2010 4,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 3,502 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 2,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 1,242 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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FN53 BHE is a 2003 Aprilia Rsv in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FN53 BHE, 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 FN53 BHE registered?

FN53 BHE is a 2003 Aprilia Rsv, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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