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PL03 AKU

2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Blue Petrol 460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,338 mi
Last recorded75,338 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 AKU
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine460cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,858 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,339 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 63,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,318 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,413 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,410 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,748 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,818 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,685 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 8,789 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Atlantic 500?

Based on 1,616 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
944
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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PL03 AKU is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Blue with a 460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia Atlantic 500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL03 AKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Atlantic 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Atlantic 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL03 AKU is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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