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LJ53 NTL

2003 Aprilia Tuono

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,399 mi
Last recorded22,399 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Tuono18,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 NTL
MakeAprilia
ModelTuono
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 22,399 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear brake as slightly exesive travel but still locks rollers

Fail 16 Apr 2025 22,399 miles

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

rear brake as slightly exesive travel but still locks rollers

Pass 20 Mar 2024 12,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 12,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 12,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 11,854 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 9,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 9,256 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 9,256 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,024 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 4,271 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 3,277 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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LJ53 NTL is a 2003 Aprilia Tuono in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ53 NTL, 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 LJ53 NTL registered?

LJ53 NTL is a 2003 Aprilia Tuono, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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