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OY53 PKU

2003 Aprilia Caponord

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,288 mi
Last recorded71,288 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Caponord19,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 PKU
MakeAprilia
ModelCaponord
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 71,288 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 71,288 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 12,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2023 12,031 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 11,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 11,926 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 11,672 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 11,581 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 11,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 11,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 11,194 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 11,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 10,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 9,687 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 9,687 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

one bulb not working in back light

Pass 9 Apr 2013 7,785 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 7,785 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,820 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 6 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 6 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 7,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,235 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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OY53 PKU is a 2003 Aprilia Caponord in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OY53 PKU, 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.

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OY53 PKU is a 2003 Aprilia Caponord, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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