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LJ53 YFA

2003 Aprilia Caponord

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,544 mi
Last recorded39,544 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Caponord19,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YFA
MakeAprilia
ModelCaponord
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 37,740 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 37,740 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,284 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 34,957 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,455 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 25,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,162 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,970 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Caponord?

Based on 5,681 MOT tests across 610 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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LJ53 YFA is a 2003 Aprilia Caponord in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Caponord models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,943 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 Caponord fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 YFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Caponord typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Caponord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 YFA registered?

LJ53 YFA is a 2003 Aprilia Caponord, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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